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EX54 ZZV

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,866 mi
Last recorded33,866 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 ZZV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 33,866 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 33,572 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 33,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 33,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 33,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 33,234 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 32,532 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 32,040 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 30,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Sign of a pad going metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 30,142 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 29,856 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 27,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,902 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 25,372 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 16,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,390 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 12,866 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,581 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,346 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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EX54 ZZV is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EX54 ZZV, 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 EX54 ZZV registered?

EX54 ZZV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is EX54 ZZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 ZZV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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