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VK54 UGT

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,463 mi
Last recorded81,463 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 UGT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 81,463 miles

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

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

coolant pipes corroded (underside of vehicle)

Fail 26 May 2018 81,463 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

coolant pipes corroded (underside of vehicle)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,859 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 73,230 miles

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

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,751 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 69,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,211 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 69,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,236 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 68,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,983 miles

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

puncture to o/s/r

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,732 miles

both rear shocker bushes worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front shocker bush worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,679 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in both front shocker lower bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,642 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,719 miles

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

offside front tyre weak on outer wall

parking brake handle cover loose

Fail 23 Oct 2007 44,695 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre weak on outer wall

parking brake handle cover loose

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 UGT is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK54 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

VK54 UGT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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