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BX05 LZO

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,365 mi
Last recorded27,365 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 27,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2025 25,547 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 25,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 24,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 22,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 21,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 19,426 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 15,807 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 13,476 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front n.o plate slightly insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,602 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,683 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 LZO is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

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

Is BX05 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LZO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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