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FP54 HDU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,152 mi
Last recorded56,152 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HDU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,152 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 56,152 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,837 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 52,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Inner Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,080 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 41,080 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,466 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 37,466 miles

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

front n/s tyre nail in tread & worn out of shape 185-55-15

front o/s tyre perished 185-55-15

rear n/s tyre worn out of shape 205-50-15

Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,416 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 32,416 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,442 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 HDU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP54 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

FP54 HDU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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