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FE54 KXH

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,905 mi
Last recorded68,905 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KXH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,905 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 68,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 68,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 67,009 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 67,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 66,997 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 66,997 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,342 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (3.7.B.3)

park brake only just met minimum required effort 17%

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 61,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs corroded (3.7.B.3)

park brake only just met minimum required effort 17%

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 59,130 miles

Centre Front Coolant leak coolant pipes under car corroded ()

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rust pitting (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rust pitting (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 59,130 miles

Centre Front Coolant leak coolant pipes under car corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rust pitting (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rust pitting (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 53,024 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 12 Oct 2011 40,246 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,261 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 33,261 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,615 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 26,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

wrong locking wheel nuts

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,808 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 20,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,101 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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FE54 KXH is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FE54 KXH, 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 FE54 KXH registered?

FE54 KXH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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