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WM54 DOG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,648 mi
Last recorded41,648 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 DOG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 41,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to discolour (0.1 (b))

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

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

Overall condition of underbody lightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 41,143 miles

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

Overall condition of underbody corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 41,140 miles

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

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

Overall condition of underbody corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 38,888 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 36,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front bush (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spare wheel deflated

Fail 3 Feb 2023 36,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front bush (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

spare wheel deflated

Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,469 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 34,441 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust emissions unstable and engine management fault evident, further investigation recommended.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine speed control fault very evident, further investigation recommended.

exhaust deteriorating.

exhaust emissions unstable.

offside screen wash delivery volume low.rectification recommended.

Fail 20 Oct 2020 33,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust deteriorating.

poor running.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,530 miles

battery light on

Fail 9 Apr 2019 32,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested car keeps cutting out during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

battery light on

Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,307 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

parking brake efficiency low 18%

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 32,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,181 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,905 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,625 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 30,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,576 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,272 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 21,272 miles

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

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

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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WM54 DOG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver 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 WM54 DOG, 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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WM54 DOG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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