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VN54 XER

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,226 mi
Last recorded33,226 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 XER
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 33,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 32,334 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 32,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 31,381 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 31,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 30,853 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,550 miles

rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Sep 2020 28,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 25,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,934 miles

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

rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,990 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,243 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,553 miles

advise rear high level stop lamp not working. no visible wiring to lamp

advise tyre size fitment front to rear incorrect way round

Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,601 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,025 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,724 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 9,390 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 XER is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XER, 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 VN54 XER registered?

VN54 XER is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is VN54 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 XER shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN54 XER have outstanding finance?

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