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AF54 ZZU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZZU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 81,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 79,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rearmost exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 74,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Coolant pipes front to rear. ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rearmost exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 4 May 2019 66,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 66,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Corrosion inner faces of both front brake discs

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 60,402 miles

Coolant leak Engine area ()

Front Corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Slight whitening of both rear indicators

Fail 1 May 2018 60,322 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak Engine area ()

Front Corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Slight whitening of both rear indicators

Pass 2 May 2017 53,716 miles

Coolant leak engine area ()

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box strap very corroded

exhaust system in poor corroded condition

Fail 2 May 2017 53,716 miles

Coolant leak engine area ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box strap very corroded

exhaust system in poor corroded condition

Pass 10 May 2016 45,169 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 38,067 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Uneven On Inner Edges.

N/S/F Tyre Worn Uneven On Inner Edge

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 May 2015 38,066 miles

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

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Uneven On Inner Edges.

N/S/F Tyre Worn Uneven On Inner Edge

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 30,622 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 22,928 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

windowscreen washers incorrectly adjusted

Fail 1 May 2013 22,927 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

windowscreen washers incorrectly adjusted

Pass 2 May 2012 18,285 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 13,282 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,088 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 12,621 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 12,198 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 11,336 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 11,336 miles

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

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

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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AF54 ZZU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF54 ZZU, 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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AF54 ZZU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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