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ML54 FLR

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,779 mi
Last recorded17,779 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FLR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 17,779 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 17,702 miles

Front shocker casings corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all under body suspension components corroded and rusty

all under vehicle structure has corrosion

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

front cross member corroded also rear both side inner sills but not considered excessive

rear exhaust skin corroded and rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2017 17,694 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all under body suspension components corroded and rusty

all under vehicle structure has corrosion

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

front cross member corroded also rear both side inner sills but not considered excessive

rear exhaust skin corroded and rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 17,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (3.5.1i)

front cross member corroded also rear both side inner sills but not considered excessive

nearside rear Tyre slightly cracked in between thread pattern but no cords visable

Fail 10 May 2016 17,557 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (3.5.1i)

front cross member corroded also rear both side inner sills but not considered excessive

nearside rear Tyre slightly cracked in between thread pattern but no cords visable

Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,937 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 16,937 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 15,982 miles

Inner Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 15,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,534 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 13,534 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,996 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre not to cords

Fail 6 Jul 2011 11,996 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre not to cords

Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,144 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 9,757 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 8,466 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 7,492 miles

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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ML54 FLR 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 66.7%.

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 ML54 FLR, 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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ML54 FLR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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