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FH54 SYV

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,392 mi
Last recorded54,392 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 SYV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,392 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,421 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Interior non-obligatory mirror is insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear underside of vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 50,421 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Approx 35% difference in efforts during increase and decrease. (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Rear subframe: mounting bracket heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Excessive noise and misfire apparent on engine.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Interior non-obligatory mirror is insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear service brake indicate a 23% difference in efforts during increase/decrease.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear underside of vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,491 miles

Brake master cylinder and servo assembly wet with fluid. Unable to determine type and source during this inspection.

Exhaust silencer corroded but gas tight and secure.

Front brakes increase and decrease in effort at slightly different rates. The braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear upper suspension arm/trailing arm: Slight play, but unable to determine exact source during this inspection.

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside front upper suspension arm: Slight play in inner bush/pin.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 40,614 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 40,613 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust back box hanger broken

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2015 34,673 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,998 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 32,998 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 31,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,815 miles

Both front and rear brake discs pitted

exhaust mounting corroded but system adequately supported

Fail 1 Aug 2012 29,815 miles

Both front and rear brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust mounting corroded but system adequately supported

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,731 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 23,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,395 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 SYV is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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