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MA54 XSP

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,006 mi
Last recorded84,006 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 XSP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 84,006 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded covered in underseal , structural rigidity not significantly reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 83,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 82,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,226 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,773 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 80,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer corroded. flange to cat corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,212 miles

Offside Front Door check strap damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 78,211 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,667 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,661 miles

Driver door check strap broken

Fail 16 Sep 2016 70,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Driver door check strap broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,961 miles

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

drivers door check strap loose

Fail 15 Sep 2014 62,957 miles

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

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

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

drivers door check strap loose

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,230 miles

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

exhaust strap broken

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,410 miles

Both front washer jets do not spray fluid onto screen

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,282 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 42,282 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,320 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,837 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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MA54 XSP is a 2004 MG Tf in Red 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 MA54 XSP, 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 MA54 XSP registered?

MA54 XSP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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