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VK54 UGW

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,458 mi
Last recorded64,458 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 UGW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,458 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND COVERD IN UNDER SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 63,885 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Severely corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,575 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 62,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,758 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 61,758 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,994 miles

both front subframe mountings badly corroded (prompt)

corrosion on both front lower suspension arms

n/s/f upper suspension arm play in inner bush

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,727 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,074 miles

Offside track rod end

Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,262 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,537 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 39,836 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 39,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 34,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,480 miles

Both front wheel has got slight play

Rear brake discs pitted

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

slight underbody, suspension area has corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,334 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,145 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,720 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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VK54 UGW is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK54 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

VK54 UGW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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