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BX05 LLV

2005 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,972 mi
Last recorded20,972 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LLV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 20,972 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 19,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 19,236 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,727 miles

Near side front tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,056 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 17,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 15,991 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 15,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 13,557 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 13,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 12,309 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,283 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 11,283 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,057 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 LLV is a 2005 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LLV, 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 LLV registered?

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

Is BX05 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LLV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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