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FD54 UGX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,884 mi
Last recorded48,884 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 UGX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 48,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2026 48,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 48,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,466 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,078 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 42,051 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,488 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 41,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,998 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

high level stop light inop

Fail 21 Aug 2017 40,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

high level stop light inop

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,464 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 4 Jul 2015 39,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all 4 tyres showing cracking and perrishing in tread pattern

Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,275 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 37,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 34,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all tyres have cracking to tread

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2011 32,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 32,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,243 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,516 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 29,513 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,119 miles

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

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 UGX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD54 UGX?

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What year was FD54 UGX registered?

FD54 UGX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is FD54 UGX safe to buy?

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