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FV54 GUG

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on12 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 GUG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2019 97,558 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 97,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 82,781 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom of front coil springs both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 82,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom of front coil springs both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 79,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,614 miles

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

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

rear silencer brackets broken but exhaust system still secure

slight leak/blow from exhaust flexi

Fail 10 Dec 2014 74,614 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer brackets broken but exhaust system still secure

slight leak/blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,131 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/rear upper ball joint

Fail 9 Dec 2013 65,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

slight play in n/s/rear upper ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,368 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,328 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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FV54 GUG is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV54 GUG, 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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FV54 GUG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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