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BX55 FLM

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,387 mi
Last recorded56,387 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FLM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 56,387 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 54,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,955 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,918 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,926 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,523 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 40,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,434 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 36,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,303 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,714 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 27,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise wheel tracking

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,762 miles

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

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

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 FLM is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

BX55 FLM is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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