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FG05 YYE

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,396 mi
Last recorded38,396 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 38,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 37,237 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 36,139 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 35,482 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 35,482 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working All (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 34,865 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 33,759 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,959 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 28,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 25,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,511 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 22,511 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,697 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,730 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 YYE 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 89.5%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

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

Is FG05 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 YYE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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