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FE54 FCY

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,555 mi
Last recorded51,555 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 FCY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 51,555 miles

REAR BOX REAR BRACKET BROKEN

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

Pass 18 May 2016 50,587 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 50,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,348 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,875 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,059 miles

engine light on

Fail 3 Dec 2012 36,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,757 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 31,757 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread perishing

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Nov 2009 30,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,563 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,000 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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FE54 FCY is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE54 FCY, 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 FE54 FCY registered?

FE54 FCY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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