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ML54 PNX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,339 mi
Last recorded65,339 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 PNX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 65,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,759 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,099 miles

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

Corroded exhaust

Handbrake just met requirements

Little reverse travel on handbrake

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface Rust (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 60,099 miles

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

Corroded exhaust

Handbrake just met requirements

Little reverse travel on handbrake

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface Rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,880 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 58,880 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,484 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a thorn in it

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake discs corroded

chassis ans suspension components light rust

Fail 29 Mar 2017 57,483 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has a thorn in it

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake discs corroded

chassis ans suspension components light rust

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 57,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,940 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,940 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,922 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 51,921 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 51,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,778 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,973 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,420 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 32,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,934 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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ML54 PNX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ML54 PNX, 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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ML54 PNX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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