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FY05 FFT

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,144 mi
Last recorded39,144 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 39,144 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 39,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 39,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 38,961 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 38,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,565 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 38,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 37,145 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 36,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,599 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 33,501 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,280 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FFT 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 94.7%.

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 FY05 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

FY05 FFT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is FY05 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 FFT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY05 FFT have outstanding finance?

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