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PE54 AVM

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,734 mi
Last recorded78,734 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 AVM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 78,734 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

emmisions slow to enter pass rate parameter

Pass 16 Jun 2025 77,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,497 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to outer sill

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear brake discs pitting and corrosion on inner face

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper stop light 50% INOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,158 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm play on inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm outer bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both cracking

cat too back box flange is corroded

exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Front discs inner face corroded

cat too back box flange corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,546 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both light pitting on inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexy poor condition

spare wheel close too legal limit

Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,546 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both light pitting on inner face (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

exhaust flexy poor condition

spare wheel close too legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,109 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,234 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,668 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 57,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,794 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,609 miles

all brake discs,slight scoring

Fail 18 Aug 2010 45,609 miles

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

all brake discs,slight scoring

Pass 12 Dec 2009 41,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,809 miles

Front tyres wearing at edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer strap corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,410 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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PE54 AVM is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PE54 AVM, 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 PE54 AVM registered?

PE54 AVM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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