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OV54 UJZ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,281 mi
Last recorded65,281 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 UJZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,001 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,532 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,356 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 53,351 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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)

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)

general heavy surface corrosion of all suspension components and underside

Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,453 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 49,453 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil level low. Added 1/2 litre

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Nearside wiper splitting

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,071 miles

Engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) on.

Front to rear metal coolant pipes rusty.

Front wiper rubbers both splitting.

Slight play in near-side steering rack.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 45,071 miles

Engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) on.

Front to rear metal coolant pipes rusty.

Front wiper rubbers both splitting.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in near-side steering rack.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,943 miles

Advise - front subframe corroding

Advise - front to rear cooolant pipes corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2009 42,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Advise - front subframe corroding

Advise - front to rear cooolant pipes corroding

Dangerous item 7916, rear driveshaft/wheel bearing excessivly loose, over an inch of play

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,946 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 39,941 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SHORTLY.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,002 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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OV54 UJZ 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 56.3%.

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 OV54 UJZ, 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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OV54 UJZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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