MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub frame corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front front suspension struts, lower rose bushes have max. play in them
nearside rear upper spension ball joint has max. play in it
rear subframe, forward mounts/ bushes are starting to corrode.. not yet excessive
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
front front suspension struts, lower rose bushes have max. play in them
nearside rear upper spension ball joint has max. play in it
rear subframe, forward mounts/ bushes are starting to corrode.. not yet excessive
both front suspension struts, lower rose bushes have some play in them, not yet excessive
both rear brake disc's, inner faces are starting to corrode
front sub frame is starting to corrode, not yet excessive
rear suspension joint have slight play in them
both front suspension arms are starting to corrode, not yet excessive
front brake disc'd, inner faces are starting to corrode
front subframe is starting to corrode, not yet excessive
nearside rear forward suspension arm outer bush has slight play
rear exhaust box strap is missing, exhaust still fully susported
slight corrosion to the rear brake disc's
slight engine oil leak
both front tyres are perishing with small nails in them
offside rear tyre close to legal limit
slight bind to the offside front brake
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear indicators are starting to discolour
nearside and offside rear, forward, lower suspension arm outer bushes have some play in them
offside wiper blade is starting to tear
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear indicators are starting to discolour
nearside and offside rear, forward, lower suspension arm outer bushes have some play in them
offside wiper blade is starting to tear
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FD54 ORL is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 FD54 ORL, 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 ORL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 December 2004.
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