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FG05 UUC

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,451 mi
Last recorded51,451 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 UUC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,451 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 51,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,685 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust system

movement in offside front wishbone bushes

rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,646 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 46,646 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,294 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 45,301 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front discs look corroded and pitted

rear brake pads close to wear limit

n/s front lower ball joint has slight play

rear tyres close to wear limit

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,301 miles

Battery insecure

front discs look corroded and pitted

rear brake pads close to wear limit

n/s front lower ball joint has slight play

rear tyres close to wear limit

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,597 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge but still legal N/S/F tyre also worn on inner edge.Recommend replace both tyres and have tracking checked.

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

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 UUC is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UUC, 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 FG05 UUC registered?

FG05 UUC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is FG05 UUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 UUC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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