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BW53 TNJ

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,920 mi
Last recorded58,920 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 TNJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 58,920 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 58,920 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 56,995 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 May 2023 56,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened upper & lower surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 55,238 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 55,236 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 53,466 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,227 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 52,227 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,844 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 50,838 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,509 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,515 miles

N/.s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,935 miles

Centre stop not working.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,206 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 42,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre rear stop lamp,not working/disconnected.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,336 miles

both rear tyres,have slight damage on outer walls.

offside rear lateral suspension arm,has slight movement at outer bush/pin.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,575 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,748 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 24,680 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 24,640 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

play in offside rear suspension lower track control arm

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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BW53 TNJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BW53 TNJ, 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 BW53 TNJ registered?

BW53 TNJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is BW53 TNJ safe to buy?

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