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WM54 KJA

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,739 mi
Last recorded119,739 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 KJA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 119,739 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 119,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 113,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s/r tail pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

Underside corrosion around subframes

Wiper blades poor

Fail 11 Jan 2017 112,979 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Wiper blades poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s/r tail pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

Underside corrosion around subframes

Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 107,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 96,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 96,519 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 87,015 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,147 miles

Both front subframe mounts rusty

Both front tyres very badly worn on inner edges

Both rear subframe mounts rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,570 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,436 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,119 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,173 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 28,173 miles

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

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

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

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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WM54 KJA is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WM54 KJA, 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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WM54 KJA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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