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RY54 OML

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,215 mi
Last recorded65,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 OML
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,215 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamps have water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,019 miles

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Pass 5 Nov 2019 58,017 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 58,017 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 52,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,520 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake discs rusty

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 51,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs rusty

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear brake discs rusty

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 51,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,315 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc face poor

Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,304 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc face poor

Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,507 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 49,507 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsf+ osf+ nsr tyre has small cuts in the sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,170 miles

o/s/f tyre cut side wall no cords exposed

o/s/r brake disc poor inside face

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,209 miles

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

vairios small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2011 40,942 miles

advise brake inspection.....

n/s & o/s/f outer tyre walls cut.....

rear brake pads low , ...

slight play at o/s/r wheel....

wipers smear....

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,660 miles

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

both front tyres kerb marks on side walls

Fail 16 Jun 2010 36,578 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres kerb marks on side walls

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,820 miles

offside rear tyre slight distortion on inner wall

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2009 29,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop light not working

offside rear tyre slight distortion on inner wall

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,016 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 21,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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RY54 OML is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RY54 OML, 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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RY54 OML is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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