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MG54 GEM

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,686 mi
Last recorded71,686 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG54 GEM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 71,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 68,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 65,681 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 58,832 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,370 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,085 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,499 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 46,484 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,129 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,364 miles

front and rear suspension is corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2014
Fail 13 Dec 2014 36,217 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear wheels have a slight bind

Pass 7 Dec 2013 33,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 28,843 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 23,275 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 17,445 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 11,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 8,021 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 6,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 6,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MG54 GEM is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MG54 GEM, 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 MG54 GEM registered?

MG54 GEM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is MG54 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG54 GEM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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