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NX05 UFV

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,958 mi
Last recorded56,958 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 UFV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,958 miles

floors corroded

front and rear sub frames and associated suspension components heavily corroded

front to rear metal coolant pipes heavily corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2017 56,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from inter connection (3.6.B.2c)

floors corroded

front and rear sub frames and associated suspension components heavily corroded

front to rear metal coolant pipes heavily corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,996 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST FLEX

Fail 2 Apr 2016 49,736 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

centre stop light not working

front subframe corroded

offside rear tyre low on tread

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 45,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres very close to the limit

exhaust outer casing corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,835 miles

both front tyres very close to the limit

exhaust outer casing corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,259 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,259 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,583 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,580 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,401 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 41,401 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,218 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 34,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,060 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,068 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cond of fr pads & discs

Fail 9 Feb 2008 17,022 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cond of fr pads & discs

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 UFV is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

NX05 UFV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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