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GY54 WXB

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,866 mi
Last recorded95,866 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 WXB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,866 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,848 miles

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,180 miles

seatbelts slow to retract

slight play in n/s/r tie bar

Fail 30 Jul 2021 95,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended don't retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s/r tie bar

Fail 17 Jun 2021 95,170 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to windscreen

damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 94,560 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,554 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2017 91,540 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 76,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,988 miles

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 60,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 54,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GY54 WXB is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY54 WXB, 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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GY54 WXB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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