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MF54 BJU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,349 mi
Last recorded64,349 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 BJU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,349 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 63,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,297 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 48,337 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,273 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 39,264 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)

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

advise full brake check o/s/r discs scored.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,871 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,996 miles

o/s/r disc corroded on inner

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,036 miles

Coolant leak from metal pipe under car.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,892 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,631 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner faces

Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,722 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low and cracking in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,562 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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MF54 BJU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF54 BJU, 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 MF54 BJU registered?

MF54 BJU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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