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RF54 TMU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,077 mi
Last recorded91,077 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 TMU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 91,077 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 91,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 85,712 miles

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

coolant lamp staying on

engine lamp staying on

exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads worn more than o/s/r

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

Fail 22 Oct 2016 85,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

coolant lamp staying on

engine lamp staying on

exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/r brake pads worn more than o/s/r

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 82,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 77,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 77,682 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,488 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,629 miles

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

all tyres cracking and perished

Pass 13 Jan 2010 24,133 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,003 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 11,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2007 11,500 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

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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RF54 TMU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RF54 TMU, 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 RF54 TMU registered?

RF54 TMU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is RF54 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 TMU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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