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VK54 NWM

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,182 mi
Last recorded42,182 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 NWM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 42,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre underinflated

Fail 27 Apr 2018 42,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre underinflated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,358 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all discs (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,236 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,081 miles

scratch on zone A of windscreen

slight brake judder in front brakes

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Fail 3 Oct 2013 40,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

scratches on windscreen in zone A

uanble to check under side of vehicle fully due to being thickly undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,033 miles

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

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

unable to check brake pipes fully due to thick underseal

unable to check underside of car fully due to thick underseal

Fail 16 Aug 2012 39,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

unable to check brake pipes fully due to thick underseal

unable to check underside of car fully due to thick underseal

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,747 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyre pressures low

flaking corrosion on front and rear chassis sections

o/s rear tyre low on tread (2mm) and perishing

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

uneven wear on front brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2010 36,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

center stop light inop

heavy flaking rust on n/s and o/s/front suspension arms

marks in zone "A" of windscreen

slight play in n/s and o/s/rear top ball joints

Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,499 miles

center stop light inop

heavy flaking rust on n/s and o/s/front suspension arms

marks in zone "A" of windscreen

slight play in n/s and o/s/rear top ball joints

Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,596 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 33,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,472 miles

coolant pipes corroded

exsaust corroded

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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VK54 NWM is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc 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 VK54 NWM, 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 VK54 NWM registered?

VK54 NWM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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