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BX05 LWF

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,468 mi
Last recorded114,468 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 114,468 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 112,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,648 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,059 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 99,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear box corroded

under-body panels fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 97,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear box corroded

under-body panels fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant leak

rear box corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,789 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant leak

rear box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 93,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded outer sill (2.4.G.1)

slight play in nearside rear hub area

Fail 24 Jun 2017 93,768 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition starting to tear on inner sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 19 May 2016 92,319 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

High level brake light disconnected

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion offside front and nearside front inner brake disc

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres perishing.

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play Track rod end . (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 86,871 miles

Light engine oil leak.

Offside rear tyre perishing,3mm. 2009.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,052 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers split.

Both rear tyres perishing.

Chassis corroding.

Light engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,821 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Underside corroding.

Windscreen washers weak.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,456 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 58,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,652 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,025 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,669 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 LWF is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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