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BX05 LZP

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,804 mi
Last recorded53,804 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 53,804 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,139 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 52,138 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 50,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,815 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,154 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,915 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,127 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,286 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,696 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Nov 2014 37,696 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Nov 2014 71,625 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,546 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,985 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,722 miles

O/S and N/S wiper blades starting to split

Fail 19 Mar 2009 20,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S and N/S wiper blades starting to split

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,120 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,120 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 LZP 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 76.2%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for BX05 LZP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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