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PL53 JYT

2004 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

99,543 mi
Last recorded99,543 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 JYT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 99,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 98,503 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,534 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,985 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight air leak from brake servo

Fail 5 Jan 2022 91,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification welded repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,695 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 78,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexiable section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,090 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 74,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 72,694 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 71,182 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,999 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 67,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,253 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,761 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

RADIATOR PIPES IN CENTRE OF CAR CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,760 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

RADIATOR PIPES IN CENTRE OF CAR CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,890 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,888 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,314 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Oct 2010 50,314 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,703 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 41,703 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,946 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,555 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,017 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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PL53 JYT is a 2004 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 PL53 JYT, 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 PL53 JYT registered?

PL53 JYT is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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