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FD54 OPW

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,080 mi
Last recorded43,080 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OPW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 43,080 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 40,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 40,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,733 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 40,517 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,227 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,275 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 37,964 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 37,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,602 miles

N/S/F tyre showing signs of age cracks

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

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

O/S/F tyre showing signs of age cracks

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 36,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

N/S/F tyre showing signs of age cracks

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

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

O/S/F tyre showing signs of age cracks

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Showing Signs of Age (Cracks)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S Windscreen Wipers Wearing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre Showing Signs of Age (cracks)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion on both Subframes

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,566 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,566 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,443 miles

front discs slightly pitted

front pads low

slight play in steering rack

washers poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2010 27,442 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

front pads low

slight play in steering rack

washers poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,895 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,448 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 14,326 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 14,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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FD54 OPW is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FD54 OPW, 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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FD54 OPW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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