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MG05 NAS

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,586 mi
Last recorded30,586 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 NAS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 30,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,561 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 29,163 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 29,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 28,923 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 28,697 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 28,208 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 26,713 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 24,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 22,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,611 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 15,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,986 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 12,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 11,647 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 8,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 5,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 3,099 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 1,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 1,910 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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MG05 NAS is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MG05 NAS, 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 MG05 NAS registered?

MG05 NAS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is MG05 NAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG05 NAS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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