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HF55 FCA

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,988 mi
Last recorded53,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 FCA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 53,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 53,624 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 50,372 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 49,096 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 48,709 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 47,799 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,793 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,547 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 46,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,937 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 37,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,472 miles

Oil leak

front and rear discs worn

front subframe front mounts corroded

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre split on inner sidewall,not exposing cords or ply

offside washer jet weak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,193 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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HF55 FCA is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HF55 FCA, 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

How do I check the history of HF55 FCA?

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What year was HF55 FCA registered?

HF55 FCA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is HF55 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 FCA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF55 FCA have outstanding finance?

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