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PJ04 NBK

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,953 mi
Last recorded73,953 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 NBK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

parking brake efficiency 16% only just met ,may require adjustment or repair

Fail 17 Jan 2017 59,987 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust mount broken not affecting the security of the exhaust

Fail 30 Dec 2016 59,976 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catlyst to rear box corroded flange (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

throttle pedal stiff

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,652 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear silencer strap broken but system still adequately supported

widespread corrosion to underside of vehicle especially around suspesion and subframe areas

Fail 21 Jul 2015 54,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear silencer strap broken but system still adequately supported

widespread corrosion to underside of vehicle especially around suspesion and subframe areas

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,234 miles

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)

steam comming out off expansion tank on idle

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,727 miles

brake master cylinder corroded around fixing bolts

general surface corrosion on supension components / body

nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

offside rear brake discs inner corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 41,727 miles

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

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

brake master cylinder corroded around fixing bolts

general surface corrosion on supension components / body

nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

offside rear brake discs inner corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,947 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,093 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 25,090 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,722 miles

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

advanced rust to vehicle underside plus susp units.

rear brake discs in poor cond .

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,958 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 18,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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PJ04 NBK is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJ04 NBK, 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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PJ04 NBK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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