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NX05 MYB

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,255 mi
Last recorded34,255 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 MYB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 34,255 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 34,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 30,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Feb 2024 26,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,524 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 26,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Battery light illuminated on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,976 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 25,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,415 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,310 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 24,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,527 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 22,517 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,283 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,453 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 15,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,753 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 4,020 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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NX05 MYB is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

NX05 MYB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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The MOT history for NX05 MYB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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