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VE54 UMY

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,827 mi
Last recorded28,827 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UMY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 28,827 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level brake light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear alloy road wheels have damage to inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 27,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 26,910 miles

Central Upper stop lamp intensity slightly reduced in 3 bulbs

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 25,976 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 25,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 24,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both nearside damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 23,444 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 21,445 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 19,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 17,770 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,215 miles

Centre Upper brake light not working

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 14,599 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 13,086 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 11,483 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 9,896 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 7,855 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 5,993 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 4,305 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 2,599 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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VE54 UMY is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE54 UMY, 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 VE54 UMY registered?

VE54 UMY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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