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JG54 MGS

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,055 mi
Last recorded54,055 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG54 MGS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 54,055 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 54,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,579 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,910 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,275 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 47,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,185 miles

discs poor

front tyres craking up

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,800 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 37,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,145 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 32,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front disces pited

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,625 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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JG54 MGS is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JG54 MGS, 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 JG54 MGS registered?

JG54 MGS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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