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FG05 XJW

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,689 mi
Last recorded42,689 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 42,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 41,830 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 41,830 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Mounting butterfly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dips to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp assembly loose

Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 40,519 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 39,932 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,185 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,998 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 33,997 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 16 Mar 2016 31,341 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,139 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 27,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 24,945 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,664 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 12,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 8,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 8,544 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 XJW is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

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

Is FG05 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 XJW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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