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CX54 URW

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,273 mi
Last recorded82,273 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 URW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,273 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 82,269 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 81,838 miles

both side front tyres perishing slightly

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,840 miles

both side front tyres perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2020 80,828 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

both side front tyres perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,482 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side front (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,941 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 79,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 79,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too much white light showing (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too much white light showing (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central brake req only just met.brake system requires attention

Central whole of underside of vehicle is covered in underseal obscuring some underbody components (brake pipes,fuel pipes,suspension components ect ect)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion of the shock body(both) (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in "A" <10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in"B" <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust has corrosion of the entire system

Rear park brake has low effort

Pass 11 May 2017 77,982 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 74,444 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 64,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 48,694 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,953 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 29,953 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,153 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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CX54 URW is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX54 URW, 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 CX54 URW registered?

CX54 URW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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