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EA54 EGC

2004 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

40,370 mi
Last recorded40,370 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 EGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 40,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,948 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 38,941 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 38,477 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 38,476 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,409 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 38,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 37,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 37,345 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 35,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 32,545 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 32,545 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,337 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2017 30,337 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,306 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 27,618 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,261 miles

handbrake at 19%

Pass 8 Oct 2011 25,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,599 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,548 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 21,548 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,478 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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EA54 EGC is a 2004 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 45,588 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA54 EGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA54 EGC registered?

EA54 EGC is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is EA54 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 EGC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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