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NU54 KCE

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,446 mi
Last recorded28,446 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 KCE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 28,446 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs slightly corroded

front and rear subframe slightly corroded

sill and underbody slightly corroded

underbody suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 28,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,029 miles

all discs scored/pitted or worn but not weakened

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,854 miles

all discs scored/pitted or worn but not weakened

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f sub frame mounting showing slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2015 26,854 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

all discs scored/pitted or worn but not weakened

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,492 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear exhaust=front pipe corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 26,489 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear exhaust=front pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust b/box corroded

slight under body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,698 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre cracking on inner sidewall

uneven wear on both front outter edges of tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,500 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,922 miles

Battery light on intermittently

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 14,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,215 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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NU54 KCE is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NU54 KCE, 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 KCE registered?

NU54 KCE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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