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FG05 JSY

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,091 mi
Last recorded39,091 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 JSY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 39,091 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 39,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 36,010 miles

both rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread

Fail 28 Jun 2022 36,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,095 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 32,083 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement cable pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement cable pivot (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 32,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 30,340 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front abs reluctor rings corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

park brake lever has some sideways play

Pass 23 Nov 2018 28,871 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 28,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 26,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,740 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 24,740 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 23,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished & worn inner edge

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 31 Oct 2015 23,369 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished & worn inner edge

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,883 miles

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside front tyre perished in tread

slight play in suspension bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2013 20,404 miles

alloy wheels damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cracking

slight play in front wish bone inner bushes

Fail 2 Nov 2013 20,399 miles

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

alloy wheels damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge and cracking

slight play in front wish bone inner bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tyres perished

oil residue on engine

rear tyres cracking

surface corrossion on exhaust system

surface corrossion on rear subframe

various steering components have surface corrossion

Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,373 miles

remote keyfob not working, kerb damage to alloys, front tyres starting to crack in tread, rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,689 miles

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to under budy

slight damge to alloy rims

water pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,795 miles

damage to alloy wheels. front tyres cracking. exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,771 miles

wipers smearing slightly , both rear tyres badly cracked with nail in unrepairable location

Fail 27 Sep 2008 11,771 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly , both rear tyres badly cracked with nail in unrepairable location

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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FG05 JSY is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG05 JSY, 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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FG05 JSY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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