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SF54 UHZ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,324 mi
Last recorded65,324 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 UHZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 65,324 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,148 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,325 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail rear subframe, front mounting bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear subframe, front mounting bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,695 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 61,695 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,787 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Rear back box hanger corroded off slightly but system still supported

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,360 miles

Front both front tyres are perishing and cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust back box strap slightly insecure but system still supported

Fail 20 Apr 2017 58,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Front both front tyres are perishing and cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust back box strap slightly insecure but system still supported

Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,647 miles

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

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

all under car rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 55,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,740 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,763 miles

nsf tyre slightly worn

osf steering arm has slight play

osf tyre slightly worn

rear sump frame slightly curroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 53,763 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf tyre slightly worn

osf steering arm has slight play

osf tyre slightly worn

rear sump frame slightly curroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,346 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 53,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,320 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,474 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,656 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,650 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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SF54 UHZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF54 UHZ, 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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SF54 UHZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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