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MV54 KWK

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 KWK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 93,201 miles

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 83,799 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 82,180 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 81,368 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 81,368 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 70,853 miles

Offside rear radius arm bush slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,708 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 66,603 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR BOX CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 56,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 49,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,826 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 45,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

vehicle overheated/boiled up,at end of emissions test.coolant reservoir has evidence of oil and water mixed?

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,690 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 40,690 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,327 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 40,327 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,823 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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MV54 KWK is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MV54 KWK, 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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MV54 KWK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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