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DK05 NBE

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

33,201 mi
Last recorded33,201 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 NBE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 32,302 miles

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 32,290 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 30,865 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 30,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 28,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 26,571 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 25,965 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 25,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Trailing arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on wear indicators . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 23,370 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 23,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 23,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 22,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 21,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 20,649 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,938 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 17,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,385 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 12,372 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 4,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,122 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 4,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 2,907 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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DK05 NBE is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK05 NBE, 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 DK05 NBE registered?

DK05 NBE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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