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RF54 ZRG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,550 mi
Last recorded48,550 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 ZRG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 48,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,328 miles

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency low at 17%

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,419 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 41,419 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,644 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,243 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components rusty

nearside front wiper split at one end

Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,319 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,601 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 21,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,747 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,849 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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RF54 ZRG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RF54 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

RF54 ZRG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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