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VN54 DXK

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,535 mi
Last recorded60,535 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DXK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 60,535 miles

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

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

underfloor coolant pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,997 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 53,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,045 miles

freshly waxoyled brake pipes

Fail 31 Jul 2009 46,045 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

freshly waxoyled brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,905 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 25,764 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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VN54 DXK is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VN54 DXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN54 DXK registered?

VN54 DXK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is VN54 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 DXK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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