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CE54 KHW

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,320 mi
Last recorded77,320 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 KHW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 77,320 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2026 77,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,270 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,368 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 64,496 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 64,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,350 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 62,350 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,531 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 57,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,367 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 29 Oct 2011 48,623 miles

Rear exughst bracket incomplete.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 48,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exughst bracket incomplete.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,719 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORROADED

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,727 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 40,727 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,577 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,653 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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CE54 KHW is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE54 KHW, 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 CE54 KHW registered?

CE54 KHW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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