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AV54 EFT

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,595 mi
Last recorded155,595 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EFT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2025 155,595 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the joint/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 150,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 150,454 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 147,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 142,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 131,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 131,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,111 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 122,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 119,728 miles

Front wheels show slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheels have slight play

general wear

parking brake just inside requirments

Fail 19 May 2017 119,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front wheels show slight play

Rear wheels have slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,509 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,020 miles

Front tyres perishing on inner and outer walls

rear exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,463 miles

All brake discs have surface rust (car been stored)

Exhaust system deteriated and has slight blow on flexy joint

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Off side front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 107,463 miles

All brake discs have surface rust (car been stored)

Exhaust system deteriated and has slight blow on flexy joint

Near side front tyre worn on edges

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

Off side front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,217 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 105,217 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

horn intermittant

Pass 20 Aug 2011 92,104 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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,231 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,719 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 52,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front screen has a large crack outside of the swept area

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,382 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)

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 EFT is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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