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BX05 LPV

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,134 mi
Last recorded43,134 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 43,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D bush ssplit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 41,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 36,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 36,789 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 30,555 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,244 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 23,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,762 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 16,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 16,012 miles

Some led's inop on centre stop lamp

Fail 2 Feb 2015 16,012 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Some led's inop on centre stop lamp

Fail 4 Feb 2014 12,660 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 12,660 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 10,829 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 9,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 7,563 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 6,065 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,818 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,819 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 LPV is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

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

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