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FP54 UGR

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,753 mi
Last recorded69,753 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 UGR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,753 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,502 miles

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

coolant pipes (front to rear) slight corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant pipes (front to rear) slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,309 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front windscreen scratched

Fail 15 Aug 2011 64,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front windscreen scratched

Fail 26 Mar 2010 58,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,397 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,565 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 33,565 miles

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

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 UGR is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR registered?

FP54 UGR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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