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FG05 YYB

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,202 mi
Last recorded50,202 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 50,202 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 48,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,426 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 45,633 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,180 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush / pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,225 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,329 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 32,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,878 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,401 miles

both front tyres nearing limit on tread edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

front inner arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,003 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,835 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 YYB is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YYB, 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

How do I check the history of FG05 YYB?

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What year was FG05 YYB registered?

FG05 YYB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is FG05 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 YYB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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