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S555 UEL

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,684 mi
Last recorded70,684 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 UEL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 70,684 miles

[FULL underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion ]

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Apr 2026 70,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

full underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Jan 2024 70,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due too exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,788 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Jan 2023 68,788 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Dec 2021 67,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise / also cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise / also cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,717 miles

front and rear brakes only just passed test

Fail 5 Jun 2019 62,684 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect letter spacing (0.1 (d))

front and rear brakes only just passed test

Pass 12 Jul 2018 60,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,588 miles

play in o/s rear wheel bearing

rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 56,788 miles

Nearside front subframe mounting bracket corroded

brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2015 54,056 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,208 miles

gearbox has a coating of oil.

n/s/f & o/s/f very slight movement in lower shock absorber mountings.

n/s/r & o/s/r slight movement in upper ball joints.

o/s/f tyre casing lightly cracked due to age.

o/s/r brake disc has some surface rust on inner face.

slight movement in n/s/f & o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 50,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

gearbox has a coating of oil.

n/s/f & o/s/f very slight movement in lower shock absorber mountings.

n/s/r & o/s/r slight movement in upper ball joints.

o/s/f tyre casing lightly cracked due to age.

o/s/r brake disc has some surface rust on inner face.

slight movement in n/s/f & o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 46,601 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery is insecure.

front brake disc inner face has some rust build up.

minor play n/s & o/s front shock absorber lower bushes.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,601 miles

battery is insecure.

front brake disc inner face has some rust build up.

minor play n/s & o/s front shock absorber lower bushes.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,825 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 43,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,653 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,264 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2007 8,696 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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S555 UEL is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S555 UEL, 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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S555 UEL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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