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M500 JCS

2004 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,462 mi
Last recorded53,462 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 JCS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 53,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 43,464 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 51,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 43,151 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 43,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Blows bulb when turned on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Blows fuse when turned on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Not illuminating (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 47,213 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 47,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 42,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 42,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 47,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 42,088 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,897 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 45,897 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,662 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 43,326 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,387 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 41,386 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,328 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,532 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,718 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,712 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 38,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust support strap broken

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,151 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 36,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,086 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 32,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,864 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,933 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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M500 JCS is a 2004 MG Mgf in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M500 JCS, 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 M500 JCS registered?

M500 JCS is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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