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HV54 DVW

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,817 mi
Last recorded50,817 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 DVW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,817 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,726 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 44,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,106 miles

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

Rear Outer exhaust skin deteriorated

early corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2016 44,106 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Outer exhaust skin deteriorated

early corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,870 miles

n/s/front tyre worn.

rear exhaust box rusty & flakey.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 43,870 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn.

rear exhaust box rusty & flakey.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,807 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 41,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 37,974 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,306 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 34,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,851 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2009 30,852 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,394 miles

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

HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT N/WORKING.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 18,782 miles

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

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

high mounted stop light not working.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,782 miles

high mounted stop light not working.

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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HV54 DVW is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HV54 DVW, 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 HV54 DVW registered?

HV54 DVW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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