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MP54 GJP

2013 MG Tf

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,132 mi
Last recorded38,132 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 MG Tf25,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP54 GJP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 38,132 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 38,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2026 38,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 38,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,295 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 37,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,862 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 64,861 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 35,912 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 35,911 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower - front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower - front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 50,747 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 42,452 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 42,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,433 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 26 May 2020 39,992 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,009 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 30,685 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 30,385 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 30,385 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 26,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 6 Jun 2017 24,134 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 24,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,822 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 17,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 18,020 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 18,019 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 17,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,450 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,904 miles

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

os wiper spliting

Fail 25 Apr 2012 16,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os wiper spliting

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,993 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,536 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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MP54 GJP is a 2013 MG Tf in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2013 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 25,756 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 MP54 GJP, 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 13 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MP54 GJP is a 2013 MG Tf, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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