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S12 MGX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,010 mi
Last recorded52,010 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 MGX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 52,010 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 51,917 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 51,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2024 51,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 50,073 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 48,689 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 47,274 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 47,223 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 45,594 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,906 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 41,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 30,063 miles

offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2016 30,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,662 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 23,662 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,229 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 23,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,793 miles

os front tyre worn on inner edge 195/45/16

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,437 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 16,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,765 miles

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2008 11,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2007 8,255 miles

OSR TYRE HAS A CUT IN INNER SIDEWALL .NO CORDS SHOWING AND ACCEPTABLE AT THE TIME OF MOT TEST

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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S12 MGX is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S12 MGX, 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 S12 MGX registered?

S12 MGX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is S12 MGX safe to buy?

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