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BX54 RKA

2004 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

50,898 mi
Last recorded50,898 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 RKA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,898 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 50,883 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,541 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light inop

Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,541 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light inop

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,171 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 45,171 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,879 miles

Exhaust support corroding

Headlamp beam patterns poor

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 41,879 miles

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

Exhaust support corroding

Headlamp beam patterns poor

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Water pipes leaking under car

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,885 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 38,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,531 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORROSION NOTED

REAR HAND BRAKE NOT LOCKING OFF

corrosion on brake furrels

headlamp pattern noted

v/slight movement on osf ball joint

Fail 29 Jul 2011 36,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

BATTEERY LIGHT ON

BRAKE DISCS CORROSION

BRAKE HOSES CORROSION ON FURRELS

Battery insecure

OSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

REAR INDICATOR BULBS TURNING WHITE

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

headlamp patterns noted

rear lights interacting slightly

Pass 29 May 2009 29,623 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,441 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 23,441 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,954 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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BX54 RKA is a 2004 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2004 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 45,588 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX54 RKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX54 RKA is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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