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NK55 CWV

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,034 mi
Last recorded73,034 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 CWV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 73,034 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearings not checked due to Service brake excessively binding

Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,458 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 72,439 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Stem cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,787 miles

condition of n/s rear brake discs fluctuating

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,653 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 66,653 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,735 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Fail 25 Aug 2016 63,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,802 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 59,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,941 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 53,885 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,840 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,016 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,463 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 30,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,517 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 27,517 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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NK55 CWV is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NK55 CWV, 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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NK55 CWV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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