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MF05 NTC

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,724 mi
Last recorded68,724 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 NTC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 68,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 64,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 60,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light stays on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine pipe going into filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bracket broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,425 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,973 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,934 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,068 miles

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

exhaust backbox strap corroded and broken.

front subframe getting rusty.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and cracking up accross tread.

rear subframe getting rusty.

some brake pipes getting slightly rusty.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,068 miles

exhaust backbox strap corroded and broken.

front subframe getting rusty.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and cracking up accross tread.

rear subframe getting rusty.

some brake pipes getting slightly rusty.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,714 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear.

exhaust flexi pipe getting in poor condition.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and cracked accross tread.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,714 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

different size tyres fitted front to rear.

exhaust flexi pipe getting in poor condition.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and cracked accross tread.

offside outer sill damaged.

rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

slight brake bind on nearside front.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,303 miles

front subframe getting rusty

rear brake discs getting in poor condtion

slight wear in n/s track rod end

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,146 miles

DIFFERENT SIZED TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

REAR BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

Fail 26 Mar 2010 35,039 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

DIFFERENT SIZED TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

REAR BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,780 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,779 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 22,796 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,796 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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MF05 NTC is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MF05 NTC, 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.

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MF05 NTC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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