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BU54 UTG

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,605 mi
Last recorded83,605 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 UTG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,605 miles

coolent leak from head gasket

n sr brake binding

slight blow on exhaust

underbody corrosion

very slight play in nsf trackrod end

Fail 6 Nov 2018 83,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolent leak from head gasket

n sr brake binding

slight blow on exhaust

underbody corrosion

very slight play in nsf trackrod end

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 May 2017 81,821 miles

no high level brake light

slight play in steering rack

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

no high level brake light

slight play in steering rack

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,110 miles

osr tyre close to legal limit

Fail 7 Apr 2016 76,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

Fail 7 Apr 2016 76,609 miles

Battery insecure retaining clamp missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment front lower strut bush is worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,349 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,109 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,603 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 45,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

195/45/16

tracking

Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,984 miles

knocking nearside front suspension no fault found

wear in steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2012 36,821 miles

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

knocking nearside front suspension no fault found

wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,282 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 22,450 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 22,173 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 15,847 miles

off side front brake disc rusty on inner face

Pass 9 Feb 2008 13,680 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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BU54 UTG is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BU54 UTG, 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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BU54 UTG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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