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AW54 DCW

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,410 mi
Last recorded41,410 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW54 DCW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 41,410 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 41,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 37,422 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 34,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 34,170 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 33,046 miles

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

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

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

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 21 Jun 2019 33,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,526 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 31,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 31,014 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 30,073 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 May 2015 29,163 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)

both front tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2014 28,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 27,811 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,780 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 27,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 27,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,132 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,229 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,153 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 15,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AW54 DCW is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AW54 DCW, 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 AW54 DCW registered?

AW54 DCW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is AW54 DCW safe to buy?

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