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BX05 PLF

2005 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,987 mi
Last recorded51,987 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PLF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,987 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 50,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,342 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 42,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,317 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 31,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,360 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,792 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,905 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,004 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,267 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 PLF is a 2005 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

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

Is BX05 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 PLF shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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