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SA54 KVO

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,435 mi
Last recorded37,435 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 KVO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,435 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 36,515 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 33,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 31,447 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 31,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 27,508 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 24,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front underside corroded

nearside front tyre heavily cracked

rear tyres deteriated

Pass 5 May 2012 21,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 May 2012 21,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,467 miles

all four tyre treads starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,264 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,128 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 14,128 miles

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

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

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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SA54 KVO is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SA54 KVO, 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 SA54 KVO registered?

SA54 KVO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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