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NX05 NRF

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,975 mi
Last recorded42,975 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,975 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low and front tyres worn on inner edges

minor corrosion on all underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,001 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 36,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear brake discs badly corroded and worn

Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,451 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2010 16,431 miles

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

both front brake discs badly corroded

both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner braking surface

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 11 Jul 2009 13,428 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)

front and rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,785 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 NRF is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

NX05 NRF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is NX05 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX05 NRF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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