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BX05 XXY

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,240 mi
Last recorded15,240 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 XXY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 15,240 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 15,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 15,079 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 15,035 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 14,835 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 14,662 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 14,442 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 14,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,054 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,936 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 116,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 13,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,896 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 12,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 12,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,125 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 12,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 11,240 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 XXY is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

BX05 XXY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 XXY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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