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MG MGTF MOT Results

Registered in 2004
67.0% pass rate
from 3,170 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGTF is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Suspension arm (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (49 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Linkage (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.032% fail on Springs
      • 0.032% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.032% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.82% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Clevis joint (91 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Lever
        • 0.032% fail on Pivot
    • 0.79% fail on Rigid brake pipes (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Flexible brake hoses (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Battery(ies) (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 0.063% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.063% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.032% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.032% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.032% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.063% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.095% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
        • 0.032% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.032% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.032% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Steering play
      • 0.063% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.032% fail on Power steering
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
    • 0.032% fail on Steering column
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.60% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.063% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.063% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.66% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
        • 0.032% fail on Catch
    • 0.32% fail on Chassis
      • 0.32% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.095% fail on Body
      • 0.032% fail on Body condition
      • 0.032% fail on Panel
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component
    • 0.063% fail on Fuel system (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Pipe
      • 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.063% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.063% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Joints (98% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Cabs
      • 0.063% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.032% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.032% fail on Floor
    • 0.032% fail on Seats
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (56% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Tread depth (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates (73% better than other 2004 cars)

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