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NL05 XUZ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,915 mi
Last recorded27,915 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XUZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 27,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 27,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 26,278 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 25,414 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 25,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 25,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 24,485 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 24,068 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 23,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,840 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 22,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 21,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,374 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 19,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 19,681 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 18,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 16,478 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,636 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 12,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,772 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 9,772 miles

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

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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NL05 XUZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 NL05 XUZ, 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 NL05 XUZ registered?

NL05 XUZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NL05 XUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 XUZ 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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