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FX05 KOW

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 KOW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 44,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 44,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 44,054 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 43,951 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 43,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2017 39,388 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,613 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 35,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,316 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 34,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bracket broken on back box exhaust but still surported

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,472 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,211 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)

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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FX05 KOW is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FX05 KOW, 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

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What year was FX05 KOW registered?

FX05 KOW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is FX05 KOW safe to buy?

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