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PK54 ABZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,101 mi
Last recorded67,101 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 ABZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 67,101 miles

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

Underside covered in sealant

Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,469 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,847 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 65,303 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 64,546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

washer bottle leaking

Pass 30 May 2019 62,052 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,672 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 60,614 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside front (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 52,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking Sidewalls and Tread

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,900 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,909 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2011 39,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,908 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 28,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

lip on front discs

lip on rear discs

Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,152 miles

lip on front discs

lip on rear discs

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,759 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 23,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PK54 ABZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PK54 ABZ, 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 PK54 ABZ registered?

PK54 ABZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is PK54 ABZ safe to buy?

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