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FP54 HDE

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,699 mi
Last recorded36,699 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HDE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 36,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 35,401 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,962 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 32,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 30,811 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 30,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 29,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,596 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,009 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,002 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 24,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 20,895 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 20,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,829 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 19,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 17,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 16,243 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,326 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 15,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,421 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 HDE is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 FP54 HDE, 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 FP54 HDE registered?

FP54 HDE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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