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FL54 NVK

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,979 mi
Last recorded51,979 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 51,979 miles

SURFACE CORROSSION ON OFFSIDE NEARSIDE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 50,910 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,941 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,798 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

surface corrossion on front and rear subframes

Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,206 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Fail 23 Sep 2020 48,198 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrossion on all suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,913 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 12 Aug 2017 47,085 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 47,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,679 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tread cracking near side front tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2012 34,949 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

tread cracking near side front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,755 miles

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

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

off side wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jun 2011 31,747 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

off side wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,335 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 26,275 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,185 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 20,165 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 14,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,010 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 NVK is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVK, 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 FL54 NVK registered?

FL54 NVK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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