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FE05 FOU

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,515 mi
Last recorded32,515 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FOU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 32,515 miles

Rear Exhaust box shows signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2024 30,882 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear clutch pipe insecure (clip broken)

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf outer sill has a hole in it. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 30,882 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill has a hole in it. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear clutch pipe insecure (clip broken)

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf outer sill has a hole in it. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 30,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe has corroded spots. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded & covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brakes pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding but not excessively. (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 21 Dec 2023 30,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades ripped, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe has corroded spots. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded & covered in grease or other material. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brakes pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding but not excessively. (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 29,278 miles

Front slight play in both rack ends

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes starting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear sill shuts corroded and getting weak

Fail 19 Dec 2022 29,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight play in both rack ends

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes starting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear sill shuts corroded and getting weak

Pass 15 Dec 2021 28,874 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 28,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 28,544 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 28,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,050 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 27,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,352 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 25,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,118 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,184 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 19,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,337 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 11,881 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,881 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,752 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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FE05 FOU is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FE05 FOU, 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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FE05 FOU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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