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FG54 FZA

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,497 mi
Last recorded15,497 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 FZA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 15,497 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 15,494 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 15,489 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 15,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 15,380 miles

Front wishbones heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre splitting between treads.

Fail 28 Apr 2021 15,380 miles

Front wishbones heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear tyre splitting between treads.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 14,915 miles

Offside Front wishbone heavily corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 14,912 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wishbone heavily corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 14,617 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 14,617 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 13,362 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 13,362 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 12,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 12,569 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 12,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 11,634 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 11,320 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,320 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 10,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 8,612 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 5,310 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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FG54 FZA is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

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

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