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FG54 FYZ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,447 mi
Last recorded21,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 FYZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 21,447 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2019 21,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2018 21,369 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 20,891 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 20,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 20,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,189 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 19,569 miles

front and rears brake discs pitted all

Fail 7 May 2013 19,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front and rears brake discs pitted all

Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,848 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009
Fail 21 Apr 2009 15,800 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface rust on all 4 discs

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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FG54 FYZ 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 68.8%.

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 FYZ, 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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FG54 FYZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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