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GU54 XHG

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,507 mi
Last recorded21,507 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 XHG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 21,507 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Washer jets weak and 1/2 blocked nearside

Fail 10 Jun 2025 21,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Washer jets weak and 1/2 blocked nearside

Pass 2 Oct 2020 21,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre on legal limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 3 Oct 2019 20,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also some cuts to tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust join & silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,272 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 19,255 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 18,316 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,665 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,049 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 14,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,931 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 12,153 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 12,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 11,254 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 11,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 10,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,654 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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GU54 XHG is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU54 XHG, 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 GU54 XHG registered?

GU54 XHG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is GU54 XHG safe to buy?

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