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FP54 UGV

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,651 mi
Last recorded61,651 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 UGV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 61,651 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 61,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2024 60,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,650 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,999 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,997 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,271 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,169 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,970 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 38,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,738 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,365 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 35,365 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,595 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 32,595 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,195 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 28,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,791 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perrish

Fail 22 Oct 2008 26,791 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perrish

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,885 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 UGV is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FP54 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

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

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