Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Tgb 202?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Tgb 202?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Tgb 202?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2005 Tgb 202 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles, the 2005 Tgb 202 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2005 Tgb 202?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2005 Tgb 202 are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (33.2% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (22% of vehicles), Steering headbearing has slight free play (17.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Tgb 202?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Tgb 202 (2005)

151 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.1% first-time pass rate

2005 Tgb 202

CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2005 Tgb 202. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2005 TGB 202 passes its MOT on the first attempt 79.1% of the time, matching the UK average of 80%, so reliability is broadly in line with expectations for a nearly two-decade-old vehicle. Dangerous defects show up in just 10.6% of cars tested, which is reassuring and below the threshold of serious concern for a buyer.

These TGBs have covered modest mileage for their age—a median of 8,278 miles suggests many are lightly used or specialist vehicles—yet they're accumulating an average of 3.0 advisories per test, indicating gradual wear rather than catastrophic issues. Check suspension, brake wear, and light condition before purchase, as advisory patterns on cars this old typically flag routine maintenance gaps rather than hidden structural problems.

We have limited data for the 2005 Tgb 202 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

79.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

10.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.13

Over 5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

For context

These stats describe 151 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 151 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 33.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 17.3%

Steering headbearing has slight free play · Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect · Steering headbearing has excessive free play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 13.2%

Exhaust slightly deteriorated · Headlamp aim too low · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Brake wear 9.9%

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005.

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Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Tgb 202 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,278

typical

5,122

low mileage

11,555

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Tgb 202 vehicles fall between 5,122 and 11,555 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,122 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,122–11,555 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Tgb 202s sit.

⚠ Over 15,599 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Tgb 202 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 29% of 2005 Tgb 202s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (29% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.13

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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