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AV54 OGU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,023 mi
Last recorded43,023 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 OGU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 43,023 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 43,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 43,014 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 40,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 34,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,033 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 20,574 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,951 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,008 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,825 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,713 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 OGU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OGU, 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 AV54 OGU registered?

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

Is AV54 OGU safe to buy?

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