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OV54 VFR

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,692 mi
Last recorded42,692 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VFR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 41,704 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,461 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 36,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,275 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 31,189 miles

Exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 29,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 29,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 27,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 27,875 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 25,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,176 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 22,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,070 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 18,239 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 18,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,648 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,010 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 10,865 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 8,961 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 6,370 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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OV54 VFR is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey 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 OV54 VFR, 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 OV54 VFR registered?

OV54 VFR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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