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BX05 YZG

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,991 mi
Last recorded26,991 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 26,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2024 26,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake discs have pitting on

headlamp lenses fading

some wear to front brake pads

Pass 17 Oct 2023 25,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

suggest tracking be checked

Pass 26 Oct 2022 25,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads wearing

some wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2021 24,051 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre deteriorating

rear inner brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Sep 2020 22,538 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2019 21,308 miles

some pitting to front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,820 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 20,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wear on inner edges of front tyres

Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,705 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 15,880 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 14,870 miles

Front and rear subframes starting to go rusty,(need waxoiling)

Small cut on inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,129 miles

front subframe has corrosion spots on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 12,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,546 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 89,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,432 miles

some wear to nearside front tyre on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2009 6,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

some wear to nearside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,086 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 5,086 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 YZG is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

BX05 YZG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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