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S21 CGM

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,053 mi
Last recorded37,053 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 CGM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 37,053 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 37,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,584 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 35,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 35,053 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper slightly sticking on.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 34,226 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 11 May 2019 33,134 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 31,796 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,704 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 25,855 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 24,021 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 3 May 2014 22,796 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)

nsf windscreen washer jet partially blocked but still supplying enough washer fluid to screen

nsf wiper streaks slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 21,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,681 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 19,591 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 17,955 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,016 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,497 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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S21 CGM is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S21 CGM, 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 S21 CGM registered?

S21 CGM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is S21 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 CGM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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