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FA54 PPU

2005 MG Sports

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,604 mi
Last recorded70,604 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 PPU
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 70,604 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 70,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 70,596 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,933 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,899 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 66,362 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,372 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 58,372 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,579 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,321 miles

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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FA54 PPU is a 2005 MG Sports in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA54 PPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FA54 PPU registered?

FA54 PPU is a 2005 MG Sports, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FA54 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 PPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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