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FA05 XEV

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,727 mi
Last recorded18,727 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XEV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 18,727 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 18,589 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 18,446 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 18,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,068 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 17,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 May 2014 17,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,005 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 Nov 2011 16,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,876 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,832 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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FA05 XEV is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FA05 XEV, 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 FA05 XEV registered?

FA05 XEV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is FA05 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 XEV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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