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BX05 JXM

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,265 mi
Last recorded46,265 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JXM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 46,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 43,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 39,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 38,474 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 38,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil inop (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,716 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,992 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 36,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,744 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 34,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,606 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to rear disc inner faces

Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,038 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2015 28,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,983 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 18,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,609 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 15,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,232 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 7,438 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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BX05 JXM is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 39,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 JXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX05 JXM registered?

BX05 JXM is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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