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NX05 LFZ

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,058 mi
Last recorded73,058 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 LFZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 73,058 miles

ALL UNSIDE COMPONENTS EXCEPT FRONT ARMS/ALL BRAKE CALIPERS/DISCS IN VERY RUSTY CONDITION

Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,050 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,015 miles

Advanced corrosion on front and rear suspension subframes,

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,991 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,249 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 72,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,975 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,498 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

rear exhaust system support broken but system is adequately supported

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,769 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

small stone chips on screen

surface corrosion on suspension

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,886 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 50,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs pitted

slight play in nearside inner ball joint in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,334 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,515 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,515 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,253 miles

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

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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NX05 LFZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX05 LFZ, 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 NX05 LFZ registered?

NX05 LFZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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