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BX54 HVJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

106,281 mi
Last recorded106,281 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HVJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,281 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear subframe mounting bushes casings corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2020 106,197 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 100,139 miles

front to rear water pipes corroded

Fail 18 May 2019 100,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front to rear water pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 94,730 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2018 94,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2017 89,437 miles

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both rear (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perished and nsf close to limits.

rear brake discs and pads worn.

Fail 23 May 2017 89,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both rear (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perished and nsf close to limits.

rear brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 17 May 2016 83,435 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 77,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,373 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn slightly on outer edges and becoming perished/cracked around tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2014 77,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn slightly on outer edges and becoming perished/cracked around tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 75,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,975 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 69,979 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,189 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 58,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,346 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 45,346 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,619 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,683 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 29,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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BX54 HVJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 BX54 HVJ, 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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BX54 HVJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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