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VK54 FHG

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,809 mi
Last recorded75,809 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 FHG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,925 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,970 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 50,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four discs heavy wear and lipped.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 50,007 miles

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

all four discs heavy wear and lipped.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,330 miles

Nearside 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension has slight play

o/s/r suspension has slight play

rear brake discs slightly rusted

Fail 29 Nov 2010 44,330 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension has slight play

o/s/r suspension has slight play

rear brake discs slightly rusted

Fail 26 Nov 2009 39,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,464 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,840 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 34,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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VK54 FHG is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK54 FHG, 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 VK54 FHG registered?

VK54 FHG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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