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NX54 ZHZ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,843 mi
Last recorded64,843 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 ZHZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 64,843 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 64,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 61,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 59,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe flexy poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2023 56,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 56,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 53,122 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 50,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 49,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,416 miles

all brakes slight binding

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 35,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 33,311 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 33,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded susp mount corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,814 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,546 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,545 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,425 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 9,799 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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NX54 ZHZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NX54 ZHZ, 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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NX54 ZHZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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