MOT Status
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81,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim also damage to inner tyre wall (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coil spring corroded all slightly (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim also damage to inner tyre wall (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coil spring corroded all slightly (2.4.C.1b)
slight play offside front rack end/track rod end
OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING SLIGHT PLAY
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play offside front steering
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play offside front steering
OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING SLIGHT PLAY
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING SLIGHT PLAY
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
slight corrosion on all brake discs
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
unable to see all of springs due to covers
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG54 BVF is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 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 FG54 BVF, 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 FG54 BVF registered?
FG54 BVF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 October 2004.
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