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BX05 PHA

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,608 mi
Last recorded24,608 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PHA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 24,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 24,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 24,195 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 23,982 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 23,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 23,626 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 23,477 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,657 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 21,080 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 19,405 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 17,137 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 17,137 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 13,354 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,906 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 6,300 miles

Slight corrosion starting to all brake discs

Fail 12 Oct 2012 6,299 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Corrosion starting to all brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,124 miles

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

offside front track rod end has play in a ball joint

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,284 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 3,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,822 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 PHA is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

BX05 PHA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BX05 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 PHA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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