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AY54 XZC

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,287 mi
Last recorded40,287 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XZC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 40,287 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 40,167 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 39,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,954 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 31 Jul 2021 37,130 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,414 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 34,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2014 32,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,636 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind o/s rear brake performance lower than n/s

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 26,932 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 22,470 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight movement present o/s/r lower suspension link outer bush

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,470 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight movement present o/s/r lower suspension link outer bush

Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,942 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 15,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,380 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 10,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 XZC is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XZC, 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 AY54 XZC registered?

AY54 XZC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is AY54 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 XZC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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