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NJ05 GPZ

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,140 mi
Last recorded59,140 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 GPZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 59,140 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 57,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,547 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,615 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,753 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,525 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,405 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 47,278 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 47,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,026 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 46,026 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,402 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,947 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,181 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,404 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 32,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,045 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules

Fail 26 Feb 2009 28,045 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules

Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,047 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)

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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NJ05 GPZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NJ05 GPZ, 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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What year was NJ05 GPZ registered?

NJ05 GPZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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