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BK54 ZZN

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,574 mi
Last recorded88,574 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZZN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,574 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,395 miles

Brake pipes in engine bay not visable

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2018 87,386 miles

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

Brake pipes in engine bay not visable

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 85,282 miles

Brake pipes on rear bulkhead not visable

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Front mountings on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 82,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipes in engine compartment not visable

Fail 21 Apr 2016 82,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front mountings rotted on both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Breaking up on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement Seized (cable to caliper) (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipes in engine compartment not visable

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 80,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,306 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 73,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,356 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 4 Apr 2013 70,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,010 miles

Both front suspension struts - lower mounting bushes have slight play

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

Offside front brake disc warped

Fail 23 Sep 2010 62,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front suspension struts - lower mounting bushes have slight play

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

Offside front brake disc warped

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,146 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,146 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,847 miles

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,464 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 50,324 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre brake light in boot lid not working

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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BK54 ZZN is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 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 BK54 ZZN, 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 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK54 ZZN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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