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AV54 VHJ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,985 mi
Last recorded51,985 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VHJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 51,985 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 46,848 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 40,279 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,504 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 37,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,412 miles

both rear discs slightly rusty

off side rear brake slight binding

rear box slightly rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2010 32,019 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 32,019 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 31,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,282 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 29,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,328 miles

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

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

very slight play /side to side shake /on both front wheels

Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,845 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 VHJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV54 VHJ, 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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What year was AV54 VHJ registered?

AV54 VHJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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