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RF54 CNN

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,894 mi
Last recorded70,894 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 CNN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,638 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,361 miles

Engine over heating @ idle.

Nearside Front slight outer sidewall damage.

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

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

engine coolant leak/loss.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 60,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing key (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine over heating @ idle.

Nearside Front slight outer sidewall damage.

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

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

engine coolant leak/loss.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,984 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,780 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 56,780 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 46,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,231 miles

front disc inner faces on a poor condition

n/s rear tyre on the legal limit and wearing on inner edge

o/s rear shock absorber slightly damp

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

play to n/s rear hub

rear pads very low and discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2011 35,123 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc inner faces on a poor condition

n/s rear tyre on the legal limit and wearing on inner edge

o/s rear shock absorber slightly damp

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

play to n/s rear hub

rear pads very low and discs worn

unable to fully assess front steering and suspension components due to track rod ends

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,236 miles

c/l 117689

Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

c/l 117689

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,981 miles

front and rear pads a bit low,slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,754 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,661 miles

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

slight play o/s rack

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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RF54 CNN is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF54 CNN, 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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RF54 CNN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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