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NL54 WSO

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 WSO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 90,669 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 88,098 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 88,089 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,734 miles

exhaust flexi joint is corroded

rear inner brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,417 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,818 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,886 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,612 miles

Corrosion to all four damper casings

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,202 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 71,463 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Aug 2013 70,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and worn to 3mm.

offside front tyre perished.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 70,523 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and worn to 3mm.

offside front tyre perished.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,853 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 64,853 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,324 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 61,324 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,194 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 58,194 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 57,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,437 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn low inside edge

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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NL54 WSO is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL54 WSO, 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 NL54 WSO registered?

NL54 WSO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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