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ML54 OJT

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,688 mi
Last recorded68,688 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 OJT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 68,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in o/s/r top balljoint not excessive

Pass 29 May 2015 68,688 miles

play in o/s/r top balljoint not excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,057 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 64,055 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 56,899 miles

slight play in both side rear balljoints

strap on backbox broke exhaust still supported

Fail 28 Jun 2013 56,897 miles

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

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

slight play in both side rear balljoints

strap on backbox broke exhaust still supported

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,963 miles

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

all brake discs corroded advise replacement

exhaust mounting strap adrift but system adequately supported

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,963 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded advise replacement

exhaust mounting strap adrift but system adequately supported

Fail 5 May 2012 51,917 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

exhaust rear silencer strap broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 9 May 2011 43,908 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 34,252 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 34,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 25,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,597 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 11,884 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 11,884 miles

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

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 OJT is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ML54 OJT, 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 OJT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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