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S555 GJF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,093 mi
Last recorded67,093 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 GJF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 67,093 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2026 67,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 66,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 64,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 62,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 61,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,933 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 55,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 53,986 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,782 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2017 53,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,222 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,052 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 45,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,156 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 40,156 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 34,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,868 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,325 miles

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,208 miles

front & rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,972 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2009 27,524 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2008 26,502 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Fail 19 May 2008 26,502 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 15 May 2007 19,120 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight brake bind n/s/r .

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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S555 GJF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S555 GJF, 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 S555 GJF registered?

S555 GJF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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