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FY05 FFW

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,084 mi
Last recorded67,084 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 67,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 67,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,790 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,151 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 55,628 miles

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,748 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2019 51,522 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 48,949 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,731 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,677 miles

rear silencer box heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 27 May 2015 34,601 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 31,055 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 31,035 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)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 28,016 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)

Pass 14 May 2013 28,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 26,072 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly / low in tread

corrosion & wear to brake discs

corrosion to brake/fuel/coolant pipes

corrosion to steering & suspension components

corrosion to vehcile under body

scuff marks to alloy rims

stone chip in screen / surface scratches

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,077 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,174 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 21,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,798 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 FFW is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

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

Is FY05 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 FFW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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