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FH54 ADV

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,381 mi
Last recorded20,381 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ADV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 20,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper siezed

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper sticking

Pass 17 Jan 2020 19,677 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON LIMITS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMITS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front WISHBONE CORRODED

Rear ALL SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN

VEHICLE IS IN AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSSION

Pass 24 Jan 2019 18,632 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 18,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside subframe bush worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 17,941 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 17,367 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 16,694 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 16,233 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 16,233 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 15,695 miles

ferrouls rusted

slight play in n\s\f hub

slight play in o\s\f track rod end

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,749 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 14,731 miles

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

front brake discs pitted and rusted

o\s\f brake sticking

rear brake discs badly pitted and rusted

Pass 29 Nov 2011 14,113 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2011 14,113 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,416 miles

advise front and rear brake discs pitted

advise front and rear brake flexis rusted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,936 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,744 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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FH54 ADV is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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