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NX55 AYP

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,487 mi
Last recorded29,487 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 AYP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 29,487 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2025 29,484 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 29,484 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 29,255 miles

Underside wax oiled

Pass 23 Jan 2023 29,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front struts corroded

brake pipes in grease

sill corroded nearside front

sill corroded offside front

Pass 26 Jan 2022 28,602 miles

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front shocker casings heavily corroded

nearside and offside front sills holed

nearside wiper torn

Pass 1 Feb 2021 28,056 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both front outer sills corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear sub-frames corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 28,056 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both front outer sills corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear sub-frames corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 27,621 miles

brake pipes in grease

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 26,624 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front tyre walls lightly cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2018 25,271 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

front antiroll bar and mounting brackets corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 25,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower wishbone corroded

Offside Front Lower wishbone corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front antiroll bar and mounting brackets corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,874 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,960 miles

front tyre outer walls cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2016 21,960 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,979 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 15,971 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,367 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2011 14,367 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,797 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 12,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 11,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,794 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 8,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AYP is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AYP, 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 NX55 AYP registered?

NX55 AYP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NX55 AYP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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