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NU54 KBK

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,187 mi
Last recorded68,187 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 KBK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 68,187 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 68,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside covered in black under seal

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,780 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 63,776 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 59,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear subframe forward mounts corroded slightly

both wiper blades fitted incorrectly but clears screen

covers obscuring some components

drive belt noisy under load

general under side heavy surface corrosion

odd make tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 1 Nov 2018 59,407 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure fixing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail forward (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail forward (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear subframe forward mounts corroded slightly

both wiper blades fitted incorrectly but clears screen

covers obscuring some components

drive belt noisy under load

general under side heavy surface corrosion

odd make tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,497 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 57,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,575 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,845 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,914 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,164 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,555 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,030 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 32,030 miles

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

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

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 KBK is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NU54 KBK, 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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NU54 KBK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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