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SK05 NLE

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 NLE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019

Both outer sills corroded in places

Mileage not visable

N/s/r tyre tread miss-shaped / tread worn to 2.18mm / worn on inner edge

O/s door mirror glass cracked

O/s handbrake reading poor

O/s/r tyre tread miss-shaped

Rear brake discs badly corroded / pitted / worn thin

Rear subframe badly corroded in places

Slight blow from rear exhaust section

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,879 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

O/s door mirror glass cracked

O/s parking brake reading poor

Rear brake discs corroded / pitted on faces

Rear subframe corroded in places

Slight play detected in both front roll bar links

Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,954 miles

Front subframe / suspension arms corroded

N/s/r brake disc in poor condition / pads worn low

O/s/f suspension spring corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Slight drag on n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,299 miles

Body has slight corrosion heavily undersealed underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 78,297 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,169 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 78,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,608 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,608 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,691 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 53,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,032 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres scrubb ing inner edges

slight play in n/s track rod

Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,032 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear tyres scrubb ing inner edges

slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,765 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 39,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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SK05 NLE is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SK05 NLE, 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 SK05 NLE registered?

SK05 NLE is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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