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AY54 XXZ

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,020 mi
Last recorded72,020 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XXZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,020 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 72,018 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers corroded.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,027 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 67,027 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 May 2018 67,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,778 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 64,756 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional going wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,754 miles

SURFACE CRACKS IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,898 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

nearside front door mirror missing

offside front wiper detiorating

Fail 16 Jan 2015 55,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

nearside front door mirror missing

offside front wiper detiorating

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,798 miles

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

o/s/f brake pads worn low compaired to n/s/f

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,936 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre perished

some corrosion on n/s/sill

washers poor

windscreen chipped and scratched

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,838 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 44,824 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,585 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 39,555 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 35,312 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,070 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,913 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 25,913 miles

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

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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AY54 XXZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY54 XXZ, 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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AY54 XXZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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