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DY05 FCP

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,080 mi
Last recorded76,080 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FCP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,080 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear floor to inner sill by rear sub-frame nearside front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,080 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear floor to inner sill by rear sub-frame nearside front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,913 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 71,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,866 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,866 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,142 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,677 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 58,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,879 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 54,879 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,516 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 44,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to rear water pipes corroded and leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,642 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,093 miles

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

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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DY05 FCP is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY05 FCP, 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 DY05 FCP registered?

DY05 FCP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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