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VN54 XEB

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,086 mi
Last recorded87,086 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 XEB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 87,086 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION TO UNDERBODY.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2024 84,587 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,820 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,359 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 79,355 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2021 77,235 miles

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

Underseal heavily applied to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2021 77,232 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Underseal heavily applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,791 miles

Both inner rack joints have play

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

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2020 75,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both inner rack joints have play

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

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,384 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 74,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,524 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 58,979 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,526 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,022 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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VN54 XEB is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN54 XEB, 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 XEB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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