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GX05 BVV

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,971 mi
Last recorded101,971 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BVV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,971 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 101,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,119 miles

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

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

nearside front body mount corroded

nearside rear body mount corroded

offside front body mount corroded

offside rear body mount corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 88,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front body mount corroded

nearside rear body mount corroded

offside front body mount corroded

offside rear body mount corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 77,950 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,792 miles

rear exhaust box surport bracket broken

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,089 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 66,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,016 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disk's slightly pitted

Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,016 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disk's slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear number plate starting to discolour.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,557 miles

both front brake disces inner faces corroding

n/s/r tie bar joint has some play

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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GX05 BVV is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX05 BVV, 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 GX05 BVV registered?

GX05 BVV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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