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AV54 UCO

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,248 mi
Last recorded30,248 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UCO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2023 30,248 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 29,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake disks heavily pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 28,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 26,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 25,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 22,970 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 19,830 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Aug 2017 19,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,167 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 16,692 miles

Both front tyres treads are perrishing,185/55/15

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 16,692 miles

Both front tyres treads are perrishing,185/55/15

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,970 miles

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

front brake balance slightly un even

Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,708 miles

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

front tyres perrished and cracking

nearside washer jet n/w

some surface corrosion front discs

wipers smearing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 14,708 miles

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

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

front tyres perrished and cracking

nearside washer jet n/w

some surface corrosion front discs

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,398 miles

Near side headlamp slightly high

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

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

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,193 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 11,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,528 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2007 9,499 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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AV54 UCO is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV54 UCO, 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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AV54 UCO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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