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FX05 PXO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,926 mi
Last recorded37,926 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 PXO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 37,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 37,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split on end of rubber. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 37,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 37,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,085 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 35,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,517 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 34,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,210 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,180 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

slight damage to near rear sill

Pass 2 Apr 2016 30,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,211 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,875 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 22,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 9,580 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,835 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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FX05 PXO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PXO, 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 PXO registered?

FX05 PXO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is FX05 PXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 PXO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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