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AV54 RDZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,623 mi
Last recorded45,623 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 45,623 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 45,282 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 45,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 44,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 43,211 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 42,439 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 41,730 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 40,801 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,566 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 38,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,822 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn, lipped and corroded

nearside front tyre perished and cracking 2005

rear brake discs worn and corroded

wipers smear

Pass 6 May 2015 33,556 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 33,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 33,233 miles

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 22 May 2013 32,998 miles

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

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

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

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Fail 22 May 2013 32,998 miles

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 28 May 2012 32,684 miles

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 12 May 2011 31,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,583 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 25,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,073 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 RDZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

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

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