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NX05 NPU

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,569 mi
Last recorded55,569 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 NPU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 55,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,707 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,050 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,937 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,450 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,450 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,446 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,874 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 NPU is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NPU, 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 NX05 NPU registered?

NX05 NPU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is NX05 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX05 NPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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