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FP54 HDG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,629 mi
Last recorded53,629 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HDG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 53,629 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 52,348 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 51,642 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush but will be resulting in a knock (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres crazed

Fail 15 Jun 2021 50,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush but will be resulting in a knock (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres crazed

Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,821 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 16 May 2019 47,368 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 47,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 45,383 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 43,701 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight shale on sub frames

Pass 4 May 2016 42,085 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,910 miles

passenger door mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,490 miles

MIL light on

Fail 12 Feb 2014 41,490 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

MIL light on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,360 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 39,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,520 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre worn in centre

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,513 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,546 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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FP54 HDG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP54 HDG, 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 FP54 HDG registered?

FP54 HDG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is FP54 HDG safe to buy?

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