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BW53 TNN

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,209 mi
Last recorded102,209 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 TNN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2019 102,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 97,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,237 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,094 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 87,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,226 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 82,226 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,568 miles

front bumper damage

Fail 5 Oct 2012 78,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front bumper damage

Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,526 miles

rear brakes binding

Fail 20 Sep 2011 72,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,800 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 67,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,661 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 35,660 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TNN is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 TNN, 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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BW53 TNN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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