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BX05 PHY

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,344 mi
Last recorded68,344 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,344 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 67,249 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 67,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated has some play as well (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jul 2023 66,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 66,923 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 66,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,481 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Oct 2020 66,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,104 miles

Emissions not tested CANT BE HELD IN REV RANGE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,567 miles

Front Both Wheel Bearings Slight Play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Box Corroded (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Oil Filter Leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,492 miles

rear discs badly pitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 65,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs badly pitted

Pass 28 May 2015 66,478 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 664,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,395 miles

n/s headlamp slightly duller than o/s

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,164 miles

Near side front suspension has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2013 51,162 miles

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

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

Near side front suspension has slight play

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 42,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,327 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2010 41,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,982 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 39,982 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,881 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 PHY 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 64%.

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

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