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MH54 JOY

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,579 mi
Last recorded59,579 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 JOY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,579 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MH54 JOY is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MH54 JOY, 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 MH54 JOY registered?

MH54 JOY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is MH54 JOY safe to buy?

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