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2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,857 mi
Last recorded46,857 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2017 46,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 46,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s+n/s front chassis legs corroded

Fail 7 May 2016 46,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s+n/s front chassis legs corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 46,497 miles

EML on

Exhaust system corroded

Front chassis legs corroded

N/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 46,497 miles

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

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

EML on

Exhaust system corroded

Front chassis legs corroded

N/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 45,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f+o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Fail 3 May 2014 45,215 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f+o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Pass 13 May 2013 42,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 41,570 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 41,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 39,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,192 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 32,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,150 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads getting worn

slight movement in rear shocker lower joints

Fail 20 May 2008 29,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads getting worn

slight movement in rear shocker lower joints

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 VPG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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