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NU54 CVT

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,185 mi
Last recorded70,185 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 CVT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,185 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,881 miles

Front and rear brake discs have rust on friction surfaces

Underside very corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,488 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 67,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front tyres inner edges wearing prematurely due to incorrect tracking adjustment

Throttle sticks, could be dangerous in traffic.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 61,283 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 55,012 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 55,006 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 May 2012 54,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s track rod end worn

windscreen requires cleaning

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,901 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 42,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,197 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,402 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 27,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NU54 CVT is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU54 CVT, 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 NU54 CVT registered?

NU54 CVT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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