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PN54 TXC

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,681 mi
Last recorded54,681 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 TXC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,681 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre valve steams cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2016 54,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre valve steams cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,145 miles

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

both front and rear subframes have slight corrosion

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

fron to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear inner pads seem low unable to see without removal of wheels

Fail 13 Feb 2015 52,113 miles

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

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

both front and rear subframes have slight corrosion

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

fron to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear inner pads seem low unable to see without removal of wheels

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,033 miles

Corrosion starting to the exhaust system and rear exhaust strap

General corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 50,032 miles

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

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

Corrosion starting to the exhaust system and rear exhaust strap

General corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,946 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,918 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,291 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2012 33,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,074 miles

All four brake discs pitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,652 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 22,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 16,815 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,815 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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PN54 TXC is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PN54 TXC, 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 PN54 TXC registered?

PN54 TXC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is PN54 TXC safe to buy?

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