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BX55 FLJ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,016 mi
Last recorded47,016 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FLJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 47,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 44,454 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,900 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,668 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,004 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,400 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 32,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 29,352 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 29,352 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,155 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 26,155 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,282 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,874 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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BX55 FLJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX55 FLJ, 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 BX55 FLJ registered?

BX55 FLJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BX55 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 FLJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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