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M556 AEW

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,166 mi
Last recorded49,166 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 AEW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 49,166 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind wheel arch liner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed underneath

Fail 8 May 2025 49,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind wheel arch liner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed underneath

Pass 2 May 2024 49,122 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Behind wheel arch liner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle undersealed underneath

Pass 4 May 2023 48,997 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 48,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,614 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracked/deteriorated.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear subframe mounts corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 48,607 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyre valves cracked/deteriorated.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear subframe mounts corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,220 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill corroded but not excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle looks to be leaking gearbox oil and engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves starting to crack/perish. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 48,220 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill corroded but not excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators white in colour. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Vehicle looks to be leaking gearbox oil and engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear tyre valves starting to crack/perish. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,682 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 44,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,992 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,851 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 41,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,643 miles

High level/centre brake lamp not working.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,116 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,423 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,273 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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M556 AEW is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M556 AEW, 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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M556 AEW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 August 2004.

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