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MT54 GGJ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 GGJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 76,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 76,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 71,269 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 71,269 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,435 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 63,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs are pitted on their inner faces

one rear exhaust support strap is missing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,457 miles

front brake discs are pitted on their inner faces

one rear exhaust support strap is missing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,857 miles

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

front brake discs are pitted on their inner faces

Fail 12 Dec 2012 61,855 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs are pitted on their inner faces

rear discs are badly pitted on their inner faces

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,510 miles

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

all brake discs are pitted.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 60,510 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

all brake discs are pitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,752 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,159 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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MT54 GGJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MT54 GGJ, 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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MT54 GGJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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