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FP54 AET

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

58,624 mi
Last recorded58,624 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 AET
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,624 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 58,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 57,882 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both quite corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 57,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both quite corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 57,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all brake disc corroded

all shock absorber corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 57,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all brake disc corroded

all shock absorber corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 56,535 miles

all brake disc corroded

all shock absorber corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 55,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,367 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 51,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,889 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 49,889 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 49,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,284 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 43,284 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,183 miles

Front both front tyres perished

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,081 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,099 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,868 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 27,868 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,176 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 24,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 19,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,510 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,808 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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FP54 AET is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FP54 AET, 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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FP54 AET is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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