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FL54 YGK

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,541 mi
Last recorded73,541 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 YGK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2011 73,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

stoplight taped up centre/osf top mount slight play/nsr wheel bearing slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,541 miles

stoplight taped up centre/osf top mount slight play/nsr wheel bearing slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2010 61,510 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 61,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,427 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 45,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,357 miles

high level stop light not working

srs warning showing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,884 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 26,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YGK is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL54 YGK?

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What year was FL54 YGK registered?

FL54 YGK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is FL54 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 YGK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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