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NU05 LNN

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,681 mi
Last recorded141,681 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 LNN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 141,681 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 141,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting repair patch insecure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 140,439 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 140,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 140,176 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced two holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 136,819 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 136,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on both sub frames

Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 128,756 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 125,638 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 124,057 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,266 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2019 122,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,631 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 115,741 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 114,654 miles

close to excessive corrosion to front and rear subframes

front lower wishbones corroded

play in offside front lower swivel

play in offside rear foremost outer tie bar ball ball joint

rear floor corroded

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 114,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe repaired with filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

close to excessive corrosion to front and rear subframes

front lower wishbones corroded

nearside rear brake disc inner face in poor condition

play in offside front lower swivel

play in offside rear foremost outer tie bar ball ball joint

rear anti roll bar fouls offside strut

rear floor corroded

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 114,550 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 114,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front shock absorber casings badly corroded

offside rear hand brake cable not returning

rear brake discs corroded on working surface

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,576 miles

chassis rusting.

front and rear subframes rusting.

front lower arms rusting.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 109,456 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 109,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 107,675 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 107,675 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 90,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,502 miles

front screen has slight mark in wiper swept area,not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 56,502 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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NU05 LNN is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU05 LNN, 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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NU05 LNN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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