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PN54 TXO

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,949 mi
Last recorded48,949 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 TXO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 48,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 48,398 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 48,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,778 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 47,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,804 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,549 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 34,541 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,546 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 31,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,010 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 27,001 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 17,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,623 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,389 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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PN54 TXO is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PN54 TXO, 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 PN54 TXO registered?

PN54 TXO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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