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EY05 NMX

2005 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,458 mi
Last recorded62,458 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 NMX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 62,458 miles

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 58,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,800 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,462 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,229 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,973 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,938 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,221 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 35,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

Pass 1 Dec 2010 25,708 miles

CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Jul 2009 17,408 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 17,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,726 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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EY05 NMX is a 2005 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,588cc 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 EY05 NMX, 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 EY05 NMX?

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What year was EY05 NMX registered?

EY05 NMX is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is EY05 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 NMX 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.

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