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RS54 BEX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,973 mi
Last recorded40,973 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS54 BEX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,973 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 3 Jul 2017 40,971 miles

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)

slight corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,307 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under car (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 33,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened breaking up (3.5.1n)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under car (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,790 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED-WORN ,SCORED AND PITTED

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp main beam images deteriorated slightly

nearside rear brake binds slightly after use

slight knock detected from offside front suspension area when conducting brake roller test

slight play in steering on the nearside front when on full lock

surface corrosion to steering,suspension and most underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES BADLY DETERIORATED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED-WORN ,SCORED AND PITTED

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp main beam images deteriorated slightly

nearside rear brake binds slightly after use

slight knock detected from offside front suspension area when conducting brake roller test

slight play in steering on the nearside front when on full lock

surface corrosion to steering,suspension and most underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,689 miles

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

surface corrosion underbody etc

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,473 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,105 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 25,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,476 miles

all tyres are slighyly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,977 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,581 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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RS54 BEX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RS54 BEX, 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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RS54 BEX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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