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AV54 UTA

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,165 mi
Last recorded72,165 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UTA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,165 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,706 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated not blowing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 61,190 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear silencer deteriorated not blowing excessively

Pass 17 May 2016 59,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,530 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 55,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,235 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,587 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,043 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,263 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,855 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,995 miles

O/S/F top suspension arm pin is worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,455 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 UTA is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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