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N5 LTC

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,285 mi
Last recorded55,285 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 LTC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 55,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 55,269 miles

Front brake discs corroded inside face

Front number plate deteriated but still readable

Rear both brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

various light corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Aug 2016 55,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded inside face

Front number plate deteriated but still readable

Rear both brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

various light corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,230 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake could be better

nearside rear tyre underinflated

rear silencer is quite corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 55,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre underinflated

rear silencer is quite corroded

alternator not charging

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,348 miles

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

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

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

nearside handbrake could be better

nearside rear tyre appears underinflated

Fail 16 Dec 2011 53,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre appears underinflated

Pass 24 Dec 2010 49,870 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,228 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,534 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 11,550 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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N5 LTC is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N5 LTC, 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 N5 LTC registered?

N5 LTC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is N5 LTC safe to buy?

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