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NX55 AXZ

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,274 mi
Last recorded75,274 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 AXZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,274 miles

oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 73,912 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Hand brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pipe to slave cylinder corroded

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,006 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 71,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 71,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ns sill slightly corroded

os sill slighty corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,750 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both upper /lower nsf suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

slight corrosion to both sills

slight play from os tiebar rod

Fail 27 Jun 2018 68,749 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both upper /lower nsf suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

osr tyre heavily cracked/perished

slight corrosion to both sills

slight play from os tiebar rod

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 63,801 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,527 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,527 miles

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,070 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 56,026 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,351 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,444 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 44,444 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,092 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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NX55 AXZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NX55 AXZ, 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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NX55 AXZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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