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FG05 XJA

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,735 mi
Last recorded49,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XJA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 49,735 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 49,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 48,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 45,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 45,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 44,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 43,037 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,603 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 39,603 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,001 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jun 2016 38,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

overheating / boiling up

Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,869 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,823 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 33,110 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,113 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,324 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,127 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 15,851 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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FG05 XJA is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FG05 XJA, 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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What year was FG05 XJA registered?

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

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