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FX55 DAA

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,354 mi
Last recorded34,354 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 DAA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 34,354 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 34,038 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,542 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 32,191 miles

washer aims weak

Pass 20 Jan 2022 30,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 30,897 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bush has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 29,885 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 27,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads inners (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2018 27,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads inners (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,870 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,122 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Fail 21 Mar 2016 17,122 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in it

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 12,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 12,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 10,024 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 9,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorber lower bearing mounts have slight play

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 28 Sep 2011 8,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 8,816 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,125 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,119 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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FX55 DAA is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DAA, 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 DAA registered?

FX55 DAA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FX55 DAA safe to buy?

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