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EJ54 KNO

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,681 mi
Last recorded74,681 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 KNO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 74,681 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 70,609 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reversing lamps N/W

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,175 miles

corrosion to floor pads, sills inner and outer

front + rear subframes corroded

n/s/f side repeater fading colour

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 Aug 2023 70,163 miles

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

corrosion to floor pads, sills inner and outer

front + rear subframes corroded

n/s/f side repeater fading colour

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,474 miles

corrosion to front + rear subframes + suspension components

corrosion to rear inner sills + o/s/r outer sill

n/s/f side repeater fading colour

revere lights not working

some perishing to tyres

some play in n/s/f lower ball joint

some play in o/s/f lower shocker ball joint

Fail 8 Aug 2022 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure rear of floor pan (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to front + rear subframes + suspension components

corrosion to rear inner sills + o/s/r outer sill

n/s/f side repeater fading colour

revere lights not working

some perishing to tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,755 miles

1 x brake pipe securing clip broken n/s/f floor pan - recommend replace

1 x fuel pipe securing clip broken o/s/r floor pan - recommend replace

corrosion blisters to o/s/r sill

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to front + rear sub frames

corrosion to n/s/f suspension arm

o/s/r side light slightly dim

Fail 21 Jul 2021 68,755 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1 x brake pipe securing clip broken n/s/f floor pan - recommend replace

1 x fuel pipe securing clip broken o/s/r floor pan - recommend replace

corrosion blisters to o/s/r sill

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to front + rear sub frames

corrosion to n/s/f suspension arm

o/s/r side light slightly dim

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,217 miles

light corrosion on front and rear sub frames

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,184 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 68,174 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail marked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail marked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,503 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,609 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,855 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,002 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,906 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner faces of both front brake discs corroded badly but not effecting performance

Fail 10 Nov 2010 39,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner faces of both front brake discs corroded badly but not effecting performance

Fail 18 Nov 2009 34,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 21,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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EJ54 KNO is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ54 KNO, 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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EJ54 KNO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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