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DY05 BXU

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,882 mi
Last recorded96,882 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 BXU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 96,882 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 89,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,539 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 83,531 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 69,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner wishbone (2.4.G.2)

no air bag warning light

Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,306 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 63,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

extensive underside corrosion

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,536 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

extensive underside corrosion

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge very close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,405 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,154 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,147 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,934 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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DY05 BXU is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY05 BXU, 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 DY05 BXU registered?

DY05 BXU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 BXU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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