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PK54 FTV

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,244 mi
Last recorded79,244 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 FTV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,244 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 74,476 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 72,138 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,961 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer shoulder on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 69,943 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate outer shoulder on limit (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 68,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2015 64,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,120 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2011 41,117 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,754 miles

Front tyres are out of shape.

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 29,754 miles

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

Front tyres are out of shape.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,466 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 17,405 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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PK54 FTV is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PK54 FTV, 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 PK54 FTV registered?

PK54 FTV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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