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BN54 OBC

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,237 mi
Last recorded61,237 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OBC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 61,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn rear end of suspension arm resulting in excessive play in wheel hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 61,230 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 60,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

temp warning light illuminated on dash

underside of vehicle suspension/subframe components have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

temp warning light illuminated on dash

underside of vehicle suspension/subframe components have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,135 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 49,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,627 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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BN54 OBC is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BN54 OBC, 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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BN54 OBC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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