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FE54 FCV

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,476 mi
Last recorded46,476 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 FCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 46,476 miles

Coolant leak pipe/hose under vehicle ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 46,476 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak pipe/hose under vehicle ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 44,482 miles

Front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been under-sealed.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,392 miles

under body has been under-sealed.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 31 May 2017 44,141 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,232 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 43,232 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,284 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,336 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,639 miles

Nearside Front 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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FE54 FCV is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FE54 FCV, 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 FE54 FCV?

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What year was FE54 FCV registered?

FE54 FCV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is FE54 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 FCV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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