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BX54 KJV

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,255 mi
Last recorded84,255 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KJV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,255 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust shield loose

slight play in rear upper ball joints

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil filler neck loose

oil level low

srs light not working correctly

strong advise all front suspension parts corroded

strong advise both front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 82,601 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil filler neck loose

oil level low

strong advise all front suspension parts corroded

strong advise both front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,685 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 65,508 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,961 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 52,961 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,423 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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BX54 KJV is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BX54 KJV, 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 BX54 KJV registered?

BX54 KJV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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