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PE54 TFJ

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,151 mi
Last recorded47,151 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 47,151 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 45,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 44,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,694 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2023 44,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively cracking cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge also cracking around outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,371 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,373 miles

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

vehicle fitted with coilovers/lowering suspension

Fail 19 Oct 2020 43,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

vehicle fitted with coilovers/lowering suspension

Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,649 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 42,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,970 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 16,011 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 8,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 7,409 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 7,020 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 6,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 5,327 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 4,584 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 TFJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

PE54 TFJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is PE54 TFJ safe to buy?

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