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FX05 MZY

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,333 mi
Last recorded78,333 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 MZY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,333 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

both sills (inner and outer) are corroded at parts but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Nov 2024 78,201 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs are slightly worn/pitted

both sills, inner and outer, are slightly corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,359 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 77,069 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 77,068 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 75,320 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,803 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 69,127 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,640 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 60,573 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 55,919 miles

n/s/f tyre scubbed inner edge

rear discs corroding

exhaust corroding

Fail 19 May 2014 55,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre scubbed inner edge

rear discs corroding

Pass 13 May 2013 54,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2013 54,221 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 49,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY RECOMMEND REPLACE WHEN BRAKE PADS ARE CHANGED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,265 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,479 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 33,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 24,092 miles

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

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

Windsreen marked in zone "A" but does not obscure the drivers veiw

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,524 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 MZY is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MZY, 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 FX05 MZY registered?

FX05 MZY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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