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KC54 ZSV

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 ZSV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,415 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 74,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,942 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,262 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 49,262 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,023 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 42,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

both sides rear tyres wearing in centre

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,048 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,535 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 27,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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KC54 ZSV is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KC54 ZSV, 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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KC54 ZSV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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