Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Tgb Ftg?

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 2020 Tgb Ftg?

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 2020 Tgb Ftg?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Tgb Ftg?

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 Ftg (2020)

159 real MOT outcomes analysed • 22.5% first-time pass rate

2020 Tgb Ftg

CarHunch analysed 159 real MOT records for the 2020 Tgb Ftg. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 57.5% below UK average

22.5%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

855

typical mileage

543–1,752 middle half

1.3%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.04

avg MOT failures per car

over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Tgb Ftg

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Tgb Ftg vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

543

low mileage

855

typical

1,752

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Tgb Ftg vehicles fall between 543 and 1,752 miles.

2020 Tgb Ftg — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Tgb Ftg

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

48%

Front Registration plate missing
12%

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
8%

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
8%

Nearside Headlamp aim too high
8%

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
8%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low
8%

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
8%

Offside Headlamp aim too low

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Tgb Ftg:

2021 2022