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AV54 EGJ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EGJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,055 miles

Coolant pipes to radiator corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pads worn more than offside rear

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

Offside Front Bottom arm slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,236 miles

Coolant pipes to engine corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 80,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant pipes to engine corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,337 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 78,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,348 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 65,347 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,043 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,317 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,308 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,840 miles

front bottom arms slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,840 miles

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

front bottom arms slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,712 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play and knocking noise detected in steering rack advise further inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2008 39,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play and knocking noise detected in steering rack advise further inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,699 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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AV54 EGJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EGJ, 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 EGJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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