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LX55 BYL

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,698 mi
Last recorded55,698 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BYL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,698 miles

Rear flexible exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2024 53,634 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,498 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front towing eye damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 48,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 47,409 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch lining fouling on tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 39,065 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,065 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 37,288 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 37,230 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,122 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 34,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,176 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 29,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,183 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 27,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,043 miles

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

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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LX55 BYL is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX55 BYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX55 BYL registered?

LX55 BYL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LX55 BYL safe to buy?

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