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AX54 JVG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,795 mi
Last recorded47,795 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 JVG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 47,795 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 47,793 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 47,397 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 46,906 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,902 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 46,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,594 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases causing lambda to fail (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 46,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases causing lambda to fail (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 44,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 41,967 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 41,962 miles

Emissions not tested lambda high 1.10 (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,380 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 39,374 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 36,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 33,829 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,448 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,453 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 18,509 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,029 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 12,173 miles

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

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

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

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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AX54 JVG 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 77.3%.

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 AX54 JVG, 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 AX54 JVG registered?

AX54 JVG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is AX54 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 JVG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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