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SG54 NZW

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,331 mi
Last recorded28,331 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 NZW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 28,331 miles

underside vehicle chasis/floor/suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 26 Feb 2025 27,867 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside floor/chassis/suspension all coated in underseal

Pass 27 Feb 2024 27,360 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside floor/chassis/suspension coated in underseal

Pass 9 Mar 2023 26,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,117 miles

underside chassis/floor undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,781 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 25,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 25,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,787 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 23,787 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 22,454 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,992 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 20,992 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 19,777 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 19,777 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,733 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,049 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 15,049 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,165 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,908 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 7,551 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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SG54 NZW 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 SG54 NZW, 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 SG54 NZW registered?

SG54 NZW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is SG54 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG54 NZW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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