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BX05 JXS

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,021 mi
Last recorded62,021 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JXS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 62,021 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle been undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2025 61,306 miles

Vehicle been undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2025 61,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall - 215/40zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall - 215/40zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency just net requirements, repair or adjustment may be required

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle been undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle including suspension components and sub-frame have been undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,887 miles

Multiple components have been undersealed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at brake pipe mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Multiple rear mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,398 miles

Multiple components undersealed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Multiple rear mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 58,394 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Multiple components undersealed

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Multiple rear mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,851 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 58,851 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,772 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 53,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,730 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 50,730 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,995 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing slightly outside edges

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing slightly outside edges

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,612 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,181 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 30,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,262 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 9,871 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 JXS is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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