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BJ05 OUV

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,190 mi
Last recorded31,190 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OUV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 31,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 30,535 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 30,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 29,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 28,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 22,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,182 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,805 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 7,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,276 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 3,276 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 3,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 3,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 2,886 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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BJ05 OUV is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BJ05 OUV, 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 BJ05 OUV registered?

BJ05 OUV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BJ05 OUV safe to buy?

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