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MG52 TAF

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,127 mi
Last recorded30,127 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG52 TAF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 30,127 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 29,166 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 28,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 28,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 27,861 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 27,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 27,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 26,632 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 24,583 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,467 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 22,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 19,685 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 19,685 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 16,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 15,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,429 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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MG52 TAF is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MG52 TAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MG52 TAF registered?

MG52 TAF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is MG52 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG52 TAF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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