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PE54 OTX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,150 mi
Last recorded91,150 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 OTX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 89,018 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread

Fail 2 May 2018 89,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,309 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,763 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps condensated (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,757 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps condensated (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,846 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s w/blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,926 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 66,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,559 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 13 Jun 2012 59,553 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 55,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,084 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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PE54 OTX is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PE54 OTX, 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 PE54 OTX registered?

PE54 OTX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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