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BX55 FLR

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,207 mi
Last recorded51,207 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FLR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 51,207 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 50,984 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 47,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 45,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,020 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 41,643 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 41,642 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2017 39,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 38,294 miles

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

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 oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,318 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 37,317 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,651 miles

Braided front flexible brake hoses fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non standard tail lamp assemblies fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,262 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses - possible slight contact with chassis components on lock to lock check.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel gauge on min throughout test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non standard front flexible brake hoses fitted ("braided").

Non standard headlamp assemblies fitted

Non standard tail lamp assemblies fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,262 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses - possible slight contact with chassis components on lock to lock check.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel gauge on min throughout test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Non standard front flexible brake hoses fitted ("braided").

Non standard headlamp assemblies fitted

Non standard tail lamp assemblies fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,627 miles

Front and rear number plates have non standard font figures

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,252 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,705 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 18,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 FLR is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FLR, 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 FLR registered?

BX55 FLR is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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