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FL54 FBC

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,790 mi
Last recorded70,790 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 FBC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre slightly worn

front sub-frame has slight corrosion

rear sub-frame has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017 70,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre slightly worn

front sub-frame has slight corrosion

rear sub-frame has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,678 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,617 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both o/s tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/f tyre starting to perish.

oil filler/ dip stick slightly loose.

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust supported well enough.

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 25 Apr 2015 62,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both o/s tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/f tyre starting to perish.

oil filler/ dip stick slightly loose.

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust supported well enough.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,882 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 53,416 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,416 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,387 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on dash illuminated

Fail 31 Mar 2012 49,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on dash illuminated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,080 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,320 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,095 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 16,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,682 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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FL54 FBC is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL54 FBC, 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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FL54 FBC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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