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AV54 DVW

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,653 mi
Last recorded54,653 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DVW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 54,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,649 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,196 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top of arm flakey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,183 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,897 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 42,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone arm hokled (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,716 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,151 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 7,839 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 DVW is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AV54 DVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV54 DVW registered?

AV54 DVW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is AV54 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 DVW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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