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BU53 NBZ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,058 mi
Last recorded49,058 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 NBZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,058 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,029 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 47,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,296 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre on limits & perishing

slight movement in offside front top balljoint

Fail 11 Apr 2011 44,296 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre on limits & perishing

slight movement in offside front top balljoint

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,202 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

advise replace all tyres due to cracking / tread depth

both front + offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,880 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,091 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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BU53 NBZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU53 NBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU53 NBZ?

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What year was BU53 NBZ registered?

BU53 NBZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is BU53 NBZ safe to buy?

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