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FX55 AVP

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,282 mi
Last recorded93,282 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 AVP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 93,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 91,114 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 91,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 89,087 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 88,531 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 88,235 miles

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

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

Front and rear shock absorbers and springs corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,297 miles

wear rear tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,557 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,024 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 43,711 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,701 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,029 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,982 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 14,291 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 8,276 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 8,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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FX55 AVP is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FX55 AVP, 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 FX55 AVP registered?

FX55 AVP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is FX55 AVP safe to buy?

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