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AV54 KXU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,947 mi
Last recorded42,947 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,947 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 40,497 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 40,475 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 39,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 38,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 38,150 miles

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 37,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,627 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape(inner edges

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 May 2018 36,432 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,843 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,119 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2014 34,387 miles

Both rear tyres starting to miss shapen

Pass 14 Dec 2013 33,901 miles

Both rear tyres starting to castlate on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,453 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,776 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,066 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,232 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 KXU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KXU, 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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What year was AV54 KXU registered?

AV54 KXU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AV54 KXU safe to buy?

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