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FY05 ECD

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

9,020 mi
Last recorded9,020 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ECD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 9,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 7,299 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 7,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 5,736 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 3,981 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 3,480 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 3,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 3,440 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 3,440 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 3,387 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 3,387 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 2,916 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 2,430 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 2,430 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 2,242 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 2,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 1,877 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 1,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 1,484 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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FY05 ECD is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY05 ECD, 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 FY05 ECD registered?

FY05 ECD is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 ECD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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