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VK54 RWV

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,336 mi
Last recorded35,336 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 RWV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 35,336 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 29,120 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 29,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 26,491 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 26,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 24,399 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 22,769 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 22,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 21,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 21,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 21,296 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 20,111 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 19,181 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,045 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,480 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,236 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing just started to come away, but not leaking.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,688 miles

2 x nails in o/s/r tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 13,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 11,815 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,640 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 9,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 7,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 6,152 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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VK54 RWV is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VK54 RWV, 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 VK54 RWV registered?

VK54 RWV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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