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FG05 YYD

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,619 mi
Last recorded21,619 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 21,619 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 21,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 21,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 21,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 20,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 20,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 20,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 19,797 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,894 miles

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,152 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,095 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 7,430 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper blade split but clears screen

Pass 31 Mar 2009 4,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,813 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 YYD is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

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

Is FG05 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 YYD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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