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EA54 RMU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,610 mi
Last recorded66,610 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 RMU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,610 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 66,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,379 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 65,873 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 65,873 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 63,684 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Bolt missing from front mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 61,627 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 61,627 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 59,822 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 59,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 59,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,484 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 57,484 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,393 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,382 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 51,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,292 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 39,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,601 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,868 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)

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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EA54 RMU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EA54 RMU, 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 EA54 RMU registered?

EA54 RMU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is EA54 RMU safe to buy?

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