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HX55 BKN

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,452 mi
Last recorded85,452 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 BKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 85,452 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 84,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 84,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 84,096 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,435 miles

Both front tyres have minor cracks in tread.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Suspect coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate cracked.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged. 195/45/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Throttle cable stiff.

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 79,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 79,628 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,763 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backbox corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 76,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/16 86 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backbox corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,828 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/16 86w (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 73,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid switch broken (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/16 86w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear and perished (4.1.E.1)

backbox in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,679 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers poor

both rear tyres perished

engine leaking oil

Fail 8 Jan 2015 63,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust flexible section in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,861 miles

Oil leak

exhaust flexible section in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,127 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 60,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,975 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 56,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs reduced wear

Pass 10 Dec 2011 46,092 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear silencer strap broken but system adequately supported

Pass 11 Dec 2010 33,414 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 23,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,439 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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HX55 BKN is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HX55 BKN, 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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HX55 BKN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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