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FD54 ORK

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,031 mi
Last recorded90,031 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 ORK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 90,031 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,568 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 87,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function no damping effect seized (2.7.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,811 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2016 82,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing pivot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,290 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 63,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s outer sill damaged,but still appears strong enough

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,828 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Apr 2013 42,828 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,118 miles

High level stop lamp not connected

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,763 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 37,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advice heater pipes leaking under vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,801 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 34,800 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,903 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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FD54 ORK is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD54 ORK, 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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FD54 ORK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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