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BX55 FMA

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,431 mi
Last recorded17,431 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FMA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 17,431 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 17,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 16,251 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 14,994 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 14,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 14,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 14,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 14,029 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 13,528 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 13,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 12,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 11,202 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,767 miles

rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly cracked

rear pads getting low

slight play in handbrake lever

wiper blades smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,547 miles

slight play in handbrake lever

wipers slight smearing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,217 miles

front wiper blades smearing

osr disc slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 8,215 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades smearing

osr disc slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,860 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,425 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 FMA is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

BX55 FMA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is BX55 FMA safe to buy?

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