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GJ54 KMV

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,150 mi
Last recorded63,150 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 KMV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 63,150 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 59,289 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 59,283 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,304 miles

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

tyres are perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 55,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,466 miles

Nearside Front track rod play

exhaust flexi damage

heavy oil leaks

Fail 19 Oct 2018 53,466 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod play

exhaust flexi damage

heavy oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,891 miles

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,621 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 44,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,427 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,680 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 38,680 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,343 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 21 Jan 2013 36,343 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,954 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,458 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 32,458 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,260 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,779 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,405 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,380 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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GJ54 KMV is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ54 KMV, 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 GJ54 KMV registered?

GJ54 KMV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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