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BX55 XRD

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,328 mi
Last recorded74,328 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 74,328 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 74,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,001 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,570 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 69,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 68,005 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 68,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

accelerator pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 64,317 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear sub frames corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,620 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,822 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 61,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,172 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 59,172 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Nov 2013 53,048 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 48,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,972 miles

Water leak from centre water pipes.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 34,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,563 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Fail 18 Nov 2008 23,972 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,972 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 XRD is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BX55 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

BX55 XRD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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