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FE54 KXT

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,549 mi
Last recorded87,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KXT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 82,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 82,250 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,766 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 79,753 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 79,726 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [front of subframe] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 77,899 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 77,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,356 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play both sides rear suspension joints

Pass 17 May 2017 76,616 miles

Nearside Front play in inner suspension bush

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Oil leak ()

both front a.b.s rings rusty

front and rear brake discs worn and rusty

front suspension arms rusty

o/s/r outer sill rusty

play in o/s/r ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,925 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front wishbone arms rusty

front and rear brake discs rusty

oil leak

rear subframe mounting brackets rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,273 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,256 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 67,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,892 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,007 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,059 miles

Coolant warning light on

Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,059 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant warning light on

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside door strap insecure on the door side

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,153 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre very slightly worn

slight play o/s/f inner track rod & wheel bearing

washer fluid stale

windscreen washers require adjustment

Fail 8 Feb 2008 23,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment light is on

o/s/r tyre very slightly worn

slight play o/s/f inner track rod & wheel bearing

washer fluid stale

windscreen washers require adjustment

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 KXT is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 FE54 KXT, 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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FE54 KXT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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