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VN54 DVL

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,979 mi
Last recorded91,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,979 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively over heated signs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively over heated signs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 63,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,864 miles

Both water pipes on underside of vehicle corroded.

Exhaust system rusty and weak.

Nearside Front front sub frame mounting slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear front sub frame mounting slightly corroded.

Offside Front front sub frame mounting slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear front sub frame mounting slightly corroded.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,681 miles

Both coolant pipes on underside of vehicle rusty and weak.

Exhaust system rusty and weak

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak Gearbox

Fail 5 Apr 2018 56,680 miles

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

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

Both coolant pipes on underside of vehicle rusty and weak.

Exhaust system rusty and weak.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak Gearbox

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,359 miles

Exhaust system rusty and weak.

Both coolant pipes on underside of car rusty and weak.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak gearbox

Fail 7 Apr 2017 54,359 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak gearbox

Both coolant pipes on underside of car rusty and weak.

Exhaust system rusty and weak.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,616 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Slight oil leak on gearbox.

Water pipes on underside of vehicle rusty.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,136 miles

Exhaust rusty & weak.

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,430 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,893 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,893 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,683 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 32,719 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VN54 DVL is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN54 DVL, 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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VN54 DVL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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