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BN54 AFJ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,745 mi
Last recorded60,745 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 AFJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,745 miles

OIL LEAK UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 29 Sep 2015 60,743 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

OIL LEAK UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake discs getting rusty

front tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust strap broken

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,332 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing on screen

Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,780 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,722 miles

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 10 Sep 2007 18,088 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 18,087 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf wheel arch cover missing

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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BN54 AFJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BN54 AFJ, 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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What year was BN54 AFJ registered?

BN54 AFJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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