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P22 MGC

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,539 mi
Last recorded78,539 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 MGC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,539 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,149 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 78,128 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 77,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 76,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,904 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,210 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 73,207 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,403 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,491 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,239 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,239 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,876 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,488 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,005 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 47,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,960 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,616 miles

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

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

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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P22 MGC is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P22 MGC, 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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P22 MGC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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