CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ54 MFU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,770 mi
Last recorded41,770 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 MFU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,770 miles

surface corrosion on front/rear suspension

Pass 18 Jan 2014 41,055 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 41,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 40,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,793 miles

engine oil and water leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil and water leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,243 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack but not excessive.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 37,243 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack but not excessive.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 33,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side front tyre wearing uneven and tread starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,813 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side front tyre wearing uneven and tread starting to split

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,047 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 23,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ54 MFU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ54 MFU, 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

How do I check the history of WJ54 MFU?

You can check the full history of WJ54 MFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ54 MFU registered?

WJ54 MFU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is WJ54 MFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ54 MFU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ54 MFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ54 MFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.