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FP54 UGO

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,435 mi
Last recorded49,435 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 UGO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,435 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 49,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 46,583 miles

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

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,075 miles

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

front discs have slight corrosion lip

rear discs have slight corrosion lip

rear pads wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,654 miles

General suspension and chassis rust

off side front tyre cracks in side wall and trea pattern

Fail 28 Sep 2013 31,571 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

general rust on chassis and suspention

off side front tyre cracks in side wall and trea pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 14 Sep 2012 28,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs corroded

coolant leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,810 miles

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

o/s/front tyre perished

surface coorosion front subframe,rear subframe,

Fail 19 Sep 2011 27,803 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/front tyre perished

surface coorosion front subframe,rear subframe,

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,554 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 25,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,843 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,305 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 19,305 miles

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

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

brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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 UGO is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO registered?

FP54 UGO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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