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FD54 UGK

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,786 mi
Last recorded62,786 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 UGK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 62,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,396 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,115 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 58,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 53,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,994 miles

off side rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/f top ball joint has slight play.

advise rear exhaust box strap has snaped.

advise small stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,984 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 39,978 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,192 miles

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

air bag light stays on

Fail 21 May 2009 29,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 16 May 2008 22,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2008 22,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UGK is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD54 UGK, 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 FD54 UGK registered?

FD54 UGK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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