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RE54 RNU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,979 mi
Last recorded54,979 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 RNU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 54,979 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 52,336 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 52,334 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 51,002 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 51,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 50,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 49,658 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,373 miles

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,508 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,676 miles

slight play in o/s/f top lower arm bush

Fail 6 Jun 2013 39,676 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in o/s/f top lower arm bush

Pass 22 May 2012 38,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 37,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,291 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,974 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,332 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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RE54 RNU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RE54 RNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE54 RNU registered?

RE54 RNU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is RE54 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 RNU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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