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BX05 LWR

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,297 mi
Last recorded29,297 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LWR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,220 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,284 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,856 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2008 26,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 LWR is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 LWR registered?

BX05 LWR is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is BX05 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LWR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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