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VN54 XEX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,928 mi
Last recorded62,928 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 XEX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 62,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s front sills

Fail 18 Nov 2025 62,928 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s front sills

Pass 13 Nov 2024 62,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 61,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 61,239 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 61,239 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,469 miles

Front tyre valves deteriorated

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 59,469 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre valves deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,990 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 57,987 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,805 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,274 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,977 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,808 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,709 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 46,697 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre wear

offside front seatbelt webbing damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2010 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,169 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2008 29,099 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,910 miles

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

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 XEX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XEX, 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 VN54 XEX registered?

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

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