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LR54 TKF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,048 mi
Last recorded62,048 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 TKF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 61,366 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,914 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 59,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,534 miles

front discs have slight corrosion on the inside

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,199 miles

back box corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 50,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2016 49,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension balljoint gaitor leaking grease.

Rear indicators discolouring

oil leak present

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,703 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,152 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,747 miles

Oil leak

washers frozen

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,232 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2010 41,526 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 41,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,349 miles

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

atten washers

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,027 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 36,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,802 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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LR54 TKF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LR54 TKF, 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

How do I check the history of LR54 TKF?

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What year was LR54 TKF registered?

LR54 TKF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 October 2004.

Is LR54 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 TKF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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