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BN54 OSC

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,325 mi
Last recorded72,325 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 72,292 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 67,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and cracks in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen wash poor

Fail 29 Nov 2017 64,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and cracks in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen wash poor

Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,651 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened CORROSION HOLES (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,766 miles

battery loose - but secure in vehicle

both rear tyre treads slightly miss-shaped

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread / cracked in places

rear exhaust section slightly fouling rear subframe

small chip in windscreen

surface corrosion on front suspension arms

Fail 25 Aug 2015 56,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

battery loose - but secure in vehicle

both rear tyre treads slightly miss-shaped

front subframe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge of tread / cracked in places

rear exhaust section slightly fouling rear subframe

small chip in windscreen

surface corrosion on front suspension arms

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 44,322 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

offside rear brake disc in poor condition on inner face

Fail 14 May 2013 44,319 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear silencer corroding

offside rear brake disc in poor condition on inner face

Pass 10 May 2012 41,760 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,534 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion due to vehicle been standing.

Pass 13 May 2010 36,958 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 36,958 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,139 miles

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

coolant pipes under vehicle leaking.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 26,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres on close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,975 miles

rear tyres on close to limit

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 OSC is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OSC, 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 OSC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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