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FL54 VFD

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,949 mi
Last recorded114,949 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VFD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,949 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber lower bush worn

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2018 114,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber lower bush worn

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,294 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,293 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,118 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,085 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 79,244 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pads worn

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 75,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,571 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,092 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VFD is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

FL54 VFD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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