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KX54 RUJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,680 mi
Last recorded123,680 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 RUJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 123,680 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2019 123,680 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2018 121,549 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front brake discs pitted

both front brake hoses slightly twisted

both rear brake discs scored

corrosion to front and rear subframe

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills at rear

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn HEAVY inner edge and splits in tread - not exposing cords at time of test

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jun 2018 121,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front brake discs pitted

both front brake hoses slightly twisted

both rear brake discs scored

corrosion to front and rear subframe

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills at rear

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn HEAVY inner edge and splits in tread - not exposing cords at time of test

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 120,922 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 120,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 119,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,952 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 118,787 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 110,569 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 110,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,376 miles

sligh play n/s/f lower and upper ball joints

slight play / movement n/s/f lower shocker bush

small cut n/s/f tyre outer side wall 195/45/16 84w xl

Fail 3 Nov 2011 107,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

sligh play n/s/f lower and upper ball joints

slight play / movement n/s/f lower shocker bush

small cut n/s/f tyre outer side wall 195/45/16 84w xl

Pass 30 Oct 2010 79,488 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2010 79,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing low

slight play o/s & n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,828 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,828 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,652 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 44,650 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,178 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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KX54 RUJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KX54 RUJ, 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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KX54 RUJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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