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FX05 NTA

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,707 mi
Last recorded60,707 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 NTA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 60,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 60,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 60,651 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 59,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 59,248 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,558 miles

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,695 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,882 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,181 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,981 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,812 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,243 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,992 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,252 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,163 miles

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

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

rear pads 80% worn

Fail 6 Aug 2010 32,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear pads 80% worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,342 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion-frnot to rear coolant pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,639 miles

Nail in front tyre

all tyres wearing low 1.6-3mm

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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FX05 NTA is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FX05 NTA, 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 FX05 NTA registered?

FX05 NTA is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 6 August 2005.

Is FX05 NTA safe to buy?

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