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BX05 KTF

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,152 mi
Last recorded39,152 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,152 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 38,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 38,005 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 36,306 miles

Difficult to see inner front brake pads with wheels on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,536 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,082 miles

both front discs scored on insides

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,821 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 31,340 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 KTF is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF registered?

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

Is BX05 KTF safe to buy?

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