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VO54 HLU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,344 mi
Last recorded59,344 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 HLU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,344 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 59,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,041 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 58,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 50,582 miles

offside and nearside front bottom arms corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 50,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened WISHBONE AND FRONT MOUNT (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,885 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,867 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 48,867 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,839 miles

N/S/F Tyre Sidewall Damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,749 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,658 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,050 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,058 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,766 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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VO54 HLU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO54 HLU, 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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VO54 HLU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 September 2004.

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