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FH54 ABZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,251 mi
Last recorded63,251 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ABZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 63,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,323 miles

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

wiper blades streak and blades split

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp unit cracked

slight play in nearside front suspension

Fail 30 Mar 2015 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp unit cracked

slight play in nearside front suspension

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some under body corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2014 49,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,538 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 47,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,607 miles

nospare wheel

Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nospare wheel

Fail 19 Mar 2012 45,564 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

CREAM ON DIP STICK ?poss overheating .need looking in to

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,457 miles

nearsiderear wheel slight bind

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,507 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel high

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 10 Mar 2010 41,507 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel high

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 9 Feb 2009 33,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,459 miles

slight play on o/s/f suspension

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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FH54 ABZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH54 ABZ, 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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FH54 ABZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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