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BX05 LMV

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,087 mi
Last recorded15,087 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 15,087 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 15,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 14,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 14,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 14,177 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 14,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 13,689 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 13,221 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 12,336 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 11,474 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 10,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 9,984 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 9,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 9,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 8,942 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,926 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,535 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,283 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 7,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 6,742 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 LMV is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LMV, 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 LMV registered?

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

Is BX05 LMV safe to buy?

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