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WG54 CGE

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

45,932 mi
Last recorded45,932 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 CGE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 20 Oct 2025 45,929 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 44,743 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,669 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,882 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 42,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,023 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,282 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 41,282 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,968 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 38,896 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,183 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 29,180 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear discs, inner faces deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,322 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s head lamp dim

rear exhaust braket rusty and broken

Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 28,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear strap broken

n/s/f headlight dim

Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake disc very rusty on inner face

Fail 11 Mar 2013 22,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake disc very rusty on inner face

Fail 28 Feb 2012 15,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,952 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 7,097 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 5,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 4,903 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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WG54 CGE is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WG54 CGE, 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 WG54 CGE registered?

WG54 CGE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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