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FY54 HWU

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,674 mi
Last recorded50,674 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 HWU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,674 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,736 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 45,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 41,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,545 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 36,538 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,423 miles

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

Some surface corrosion on front suspension components.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,231 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,727 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,755 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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FY54 HWU is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY54 HWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY54 HWU?

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What year was FY54 HWU registered?

FY54 HWU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is FY54 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 HWU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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