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NX54 ZKE

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,172 mi
Last recorded103,172 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 ZKE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,172 miles

2 x front tyres are perished in tread area

2 x rear tyres have deep splits in outer tread

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r brake has a slight bind

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 8 Jul 2015 103,157 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

2 x front tyres are perished in tread area

2 x rear tyres have deep splits in outer tread

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r brake has a slight bind

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 7 Jul 2014 9,953 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 9,953 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,559 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 96,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 90,215 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 May 2012 90,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,365 miles

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

off side front tyre perished

Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side front tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,885 miles

nsf tyre stepping on inner edge

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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NX54 ZKE is a 2004 MG Tf in Red 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 NX54 ZKE, 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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NX54 ZKE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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