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NU05 XCF

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,641 mi
Last recorded25,641 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 25,641 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,624 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 25,618 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,255 miles

advise front disc's worn

both front tyres cracking in yhe tread

n/s/r tyre has nail

Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,926 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 21,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight cracking in osf osr nsr tyres between treads

Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,848 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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NU05 XCF is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU05 XCF, 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 NU05 XCF registered?

NU05 XCF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is NU05 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 XCF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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