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BK05 LWL

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,783 mi
Last recorded39,783 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LWL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 39,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 39,505 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,381 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 39,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,026 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 34,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,252 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 28,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,247 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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BK05 LWL is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BK05 LWL, 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 BK05 LWL registered?

BK05 LWL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is BK05 LWL safe to buy?

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