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NX55 BBJ

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,996 mi
Last recorded71,996 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 BBJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 71,996 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 63,842 miles

subframe mountings nearside front and both rear corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 63,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

accident damage to offside front

subframe mountings nearside front and both rear corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,257 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 59,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,307 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,471 miles

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

front brake discs inner face corroded

offside rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 52,410 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 51,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 49,948 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,026 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,195 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,713 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,900 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 34,900 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,718 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,740 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,666 miles

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

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

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

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 BBJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX55 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

NX55 BBJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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