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AY54 XYK

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,385 mi
Last recorded47,385 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XYK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 47,385 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 46,275 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 46,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 45,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 45,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 44,287 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 42,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 42,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 42,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,057 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,944 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Apr 2014 33,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,733 miles

both front tyres staring to perish in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,049 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,026 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,770 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,059 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 17,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,225 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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AY54 XYK is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AY54 XYK, 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 AY54 XYK registered?

AY54 XYK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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