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YR54 FLG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,685 mi
Last recorded67,685 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 FLG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,284 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 64,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,804 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 64,801 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,441 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,441 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

high level brake lamp inop

r/n/s floor heavily corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,330 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

both front tyres slightly castlated

heavy corrosion on front and rear sub frames

Pass 7 Jul 2012 53,233 miles

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

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

action of stearing

heavy rust on nearside and offside rear brake pipes

heavy rusting to rear floor and undersill areas

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension top ball joints

slight play in stearing rack

very heavy rusting to rear sub-frame area

Fail 6 Jul 2012 53,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

action of stearing

heavy rust on nearside and offside rear brake pipes

heavy rusting to rear floor and undersill areas

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension top ball joints

slight play in stearing rack

very heavy rusting to rear sub-frame area

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,689 miles

heavy rust in both fr sub frame rubber mounts

Fail 18 Jul 2011 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cond of front pads & discs

Fail 15 Jul 2010 46,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,044 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 38,044 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,559 miles

slight play in offside inner steering arm/steering rack

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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YR54 FLG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YR54 FLG, 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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YR54 FLG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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