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AY54 XYZ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,626 mi
Last recorded32,626 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XYZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 32,626 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 32,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 27,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 24,796 miles

Central Rear Upper High level brake light not working but may be disconnected

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,763 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

all tyres perished on outer side walls

Fail 5 Sep 2017 21,763 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

all tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 23 Aug 2016 21,508 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on side walls

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Offside Front tyre perished on side walls

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Fail 22 Aug 2016 21,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished on side walls

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Offside Front tyre perished on side walls

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,037 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked and perished on side walls

Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,815 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,956 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,421 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,894 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,297 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 XYZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

AY54 XYZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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