2004 MG — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MG
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1396 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 5 November 2014
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,598 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 53/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Mg has 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 42,598 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect in safety-critical systems demands thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows consistent annual usage averaging 11,892 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a recent 15,871-mile increase between Oct 2011 and Oct 2012.
Things to check
- Seven major MOT failures for lights/windscreen (Oct 2011, Oct 2012, Nov 2013) indicate systemic neglect.
- Four recurring tyre advisories (Oct 2009, Oct 2011) escalated to a failure (Oct 2011).
- Two recurring brake pad advisories (Oct 2009, Oct 2012) escalated to a failure (Oct 2012).
- Two recurring wiper advisories (Oct 2009, Oct 2012) escalated to a failure (Oct 2012).
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,892 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- All major failures were promptly rectified and passed on the same day or next day, showing responsive ownership.
- The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars is average for its age.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | PASS | 42,598 mi |
USER ENTERED both nearside tyres wearing on inner edges and just legal
|
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 53,665 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2009 | PASS | 67,511 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2010 | PASS | 76,404 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2011 | FAIL | 85,618 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Front fog light / indicator lamps plastic surrounds missing
|
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 85,618 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Front fog light / indicator lamps plastic surrounds missing
|
| Oct 2012 | FAIL | 101,489 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) FAIL Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Nail in front tyre
|
| Oct 2012 | PASS | 101,489 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2013 | FAIL | 117,196 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) USER ENTERED nearside front tyre perrished USER ENTERED parking brake lever has slight free travel USER ENTERED offside front tyre deflating
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 117,196 mi |
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre perrished USER ENTERED parking brake lever has slight free travel USER ENTERED offside front tyre deflating
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG54 KLC, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.