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ML54 POH

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,373 mi
Last recorded70,373 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 POH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2024 70,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure both mounts broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s and n/s poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 65,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 63,421 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 54,747 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,647 miles

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

n/s front tyre starting to deteorate

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 46,647 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre starting to deteorate

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,017 miles

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

drivers check link broken

Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers check link broken

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,737 miles

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

fro nt brake disc's in apoor condition (corrosion).

Fail 18 Jan 2011 37,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,488 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 24,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 15,186 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 POH is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POH, 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 POH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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