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FE54 NGU

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,822 mi
Last recorded102,822 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 NGU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 102,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 102,822 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 96,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake performance poor

hand brake travel high

Pass 21 Oct 2023 88,763 miles

wear both rear upper suspension arm ball joints

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,519 miles

corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,408 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,360 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 72,181 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mount. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mount. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,177 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 71,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,197 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,330 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,791 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 57,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,264 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,832 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,924 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 34,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,343 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 NGU is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FE54 NGU, 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 FE54 NGU registered?

FE54 NGU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is FE54 NGU safe to buy?

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