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MG52 TFG

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,330 mi
Last recorded47,330 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG52 TFG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,422 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 45,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 45,286 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 44,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 43,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 42,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 41,575 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 40,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,155 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 39,978 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,336 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 39,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 37,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 35,422 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 33,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,714 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 28,714 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,669 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 26,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,429 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 TFG is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TFG, 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 MG52 TFG registered?

MG52 TFG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is MG52 TFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG52 TFG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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