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AV54 DYF

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

38,630 mi
Last recorded38,630 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DYF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 38,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill holed by corrosion

Offside Front outer sill holed by corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 35,694 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 33,351 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 33,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn holed and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn holed and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

rear silencer holed

rear subframe mountings corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,545 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 24,832 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 24,832 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure o\s and n\s (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure will not fit in space provided (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o\s and n\s (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o\s and n\s (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o\s and n\s (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 24,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,561 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 22,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 22,385 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,520 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

near side front and offside front tyre tread and side wall cracked / near side rear and offside rear tyre tread and side wall cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2012 20,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

near side front and offside front tyre tread and side wall cracked / near side rear and offside rear tyre tread and side wall cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,362 miles

near side front and offside front tyres cracked / near side rear and offside rear tyres cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side front and offside front brake discs excessivley scorred / near side front and offside front tyres cracked on side wall and tread area / near side rear tyre cracked on tread area

Fail 16 Nov 2010 18,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side front and offside front brake discs excessivley scorred / near side front and offside front tyres cracked on side wall and tread area / near side rear tyre cracked on tread area

Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks in tread on all tyres

Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 15,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,191 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR FLEXY BRAKE PIPE FERRULES RUSTED

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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AV54 DYF is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AV54 DYF, 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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AV54 DYF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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