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WX05 NNF

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 NNF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 71,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box strap (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired Bolt mossing (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened Bolt missing (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired Bolt missing (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened Corroeded (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired Bolt missing (2.4.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2016 71,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise corrosion at front and rear sub frames

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,552 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

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

advise corrosion at rear offsdide outer sill

Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,552 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

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

advise corrosion at rear offsdide outer sill

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,584 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,584 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 10 Jul 2013 53,850 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 53,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,233 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underside surface corrosion. rear discs corroded.

Fail 7 May 2012 49,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,676 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,546 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 33,546 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 26,194 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 26,156 miles

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

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 6 May 2008 19,387 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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WX05 NNF is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WX05 NNF, 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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WX05 NNF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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