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PK54 FTJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,693 mi
Last recorded25,693 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 FTJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 25,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 25,338 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 25,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 25,335 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 25,331 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

rear brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

Pass 20 May 2020 25,309 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/ perish

both rear brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,297 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,288 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,260 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,236 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 2 Aug 2014 25,219 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,195 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear brake discs starting to wear

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,174 miles

coolant pipes starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 15 Oct 2011 25,163 miles

coolant pipes starting to rust

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear foglamp switch in poor condition

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 22,068 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 10,857 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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PK54 FTJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

PK54 FTJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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