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MF54 NVU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,590 mi
Last recorded55,590 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 NVU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,590 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 55,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (205/45/16 w) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe front mounting bush corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe front mounting bush corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm worn on inner edge (not yet to cords) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,987 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 51,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom wishbone (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom wishbone (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/16 w (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,766 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,907 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust silrncer outer cover corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 43,901 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust silrncer outer cover corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 42,467 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,671 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 39,671 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,522 miles

front fog lamp bulb fitted incorrect

Fail 16 Sep 2010 35,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front fog lamp bulb fitted incorrect

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,422 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,473 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 26,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,326 miles

slight play in rack

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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MF54 NVU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF54 NVU, 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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MF54 NVU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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