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DG54 ZTW

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,189 mi
Last recorded56,189 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ZTW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 56,189 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 56,189 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,086 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,858 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 55,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 55,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,435 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,356 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 55,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,117 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake effort only just met requirements

Rear exhaust mounting strap broken

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,354 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,052 miles

Windscreen wipers slightly smeary (through lack of use)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,627 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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DG54 ZTW is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DG54 ZTW, 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 DG54 ZTW registered?

DG54 ZTW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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