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AX54 LHL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,481 mi
Last recorded58,481 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 58,481 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 57,657 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 57,657 miles

Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 54,716 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 54,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 53,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stop lamp intermittent fault

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,385 miles

Central Rear stop lamp intermittent fault

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,026 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 47,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,611 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 41,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,566 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,057 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 37,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,730 miles

Hand brake just passed @ 16%

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,898 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 33,164 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,018 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 26,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 16,911 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 14,989 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 12,617 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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AX54 LHL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LHL, 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 AX54 LHL registered?

AX54 LHL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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