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SF55 NHK

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,202 mi
Last recorded89,202 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 NHK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 89,202 miles

Bits of vehicle undersealed

Font abs rings corroded

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 89,198 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bits of Vehicle undersealed

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

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

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

Front abs rings corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 87,472 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,459 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Full underneath covered in sealer not allowing full inspection. Brake pipes greased also

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,150 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

offside rear handbrake and foot brake readings slightly low

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 81,703 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,793 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 73,326 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,670 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,990 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 46,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres wearing inner edges

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 17 Jul 2010 37,083 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,994 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 26,994 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,620 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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SF55 NHK 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 61.1%.

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 SF55 NHK, 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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SF55 NHK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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