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NX55 JLU

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,869 mi
Last recorded42,869 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 JLU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 42,869 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and o/s/r upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer siil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 May 2026 42,802 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between front and rear exhaust boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and o/s/r upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer siil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 40,225 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 38,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 36,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 36,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,678 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,930 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,683 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,773 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 33,533 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 29,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,480 miles

both front tyres perrished

Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,822 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perrished

Pass 1 May 2010 17,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,280 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight kick through brake discs or tyres

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 JLU is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

NX55 JLU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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