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DN54 LNY

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,235 mi
Last recorded72,235 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 LNY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,235 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2022 72,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 69,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencer excessively corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 69,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencer excessively corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,539 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 67,535 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,853 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 63,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 59,892 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated

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

Offside front tyre is deteroirated

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded and rear bracket broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,968 miles

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

exhaust silencer excessively corroded

windscreen has damage of 8mm in zone A

Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,943 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust silencer excessively corroded

windscreen has damage of 8mm in zone A

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,539 miles

small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,138 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 33,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,243 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 17,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,642 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,235 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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DN54 LNY is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DN54 LNY, 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

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What year was DN54 LNY registered?

DN54 LNY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is DN54 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 LNY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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