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NK05 PZM

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,824 mi
Last recorded41,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 PZM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,824 miles

both front and rear subframes and both front lower arms showing surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,563 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 40,563 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,825 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 36,781 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 36,781 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,087 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,368 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,693 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 32,668 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 29,757 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 24,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,494 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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NK05 PZM is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NK05 PZM, 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 NK05 PZM registered?

NK05 PZM is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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