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KU54 NYF

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,774 mi
Last recorded42,774 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 NYF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 42,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,023 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,400 miles

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2021 41,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 39,819 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 39,819 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 38,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant pipes corroded

flexi exhaust deteriorated

front shocks corroded

front tyres perished

grease on brake pipes

rear tyres perished

underbody & components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 34,302 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 32,653 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 32,653 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 31,527 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 29,776 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,405 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slight corrosion & pitted

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 23,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slight corrosion & pitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 21,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 21,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,199 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 10,821 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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KU54 NYF is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KU54 NYF, 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 KU54 NYF registered?

KU54 NYF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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