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NC54 GDO

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,286 mi
Last recorded47,286 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 GDO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 47,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 47,060 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 47,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,632 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 46,596 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 42,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 37,268 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,374 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,099 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,046 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 22,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,733 miles

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

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2010 19,368 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2010 19,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 15,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 10,200 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 10,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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NC54 GDO is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc 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 NC54 GDO, 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 NC54 GDO registered?

NC54 GDO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is NC54 GDO safe to buy?

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