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BX55 XSF

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,381 mi
Last recorded62,381 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 62,381 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 59,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 57,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,076 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,184 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,911 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,005 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,465 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 44,465 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 41,600 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,002 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,899 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,193 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 XSF is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

BX55 XSF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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