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NU54 XAM

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,661 mi
Last recorded77,661 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 XAM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,661 miles

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

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

Rear corroded

Rear oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 77,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

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

both chassis & floors corroded

both subframes corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 66,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,816 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX SHOWING CORROSION

FUEL LINE CORRODDED

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,814 miles

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

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

EXHAUST REAR BOX SHOWING CORROSION

FUEL LINE CORRODDED

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,081 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,075 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,744 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 41,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 37,833 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,405 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 XAM is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

NU54 XAM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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