BT54 YGJ

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
SILVER
Engine
2497 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 13 June 2014
Last recorded mileage
44,461 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 49/100

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 9 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 44,461 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and past neglect warrant significant caution.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,274 miles/year, with a notable 2008 service gap and a 2012-2013 period of very low annual usage (2,115 and 4,258 miles respectively).

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures and advisories (Dec 2007, May 2009, Jun 2010) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Multiple tyre advisories (May 2009, Jun 2010, Jun 2013) suggest a history of poor maintenance.
  • Emissions failures (Jun 2010, Jun 2013) and advisories (Dec 2007) point to potential engine issues.
  • The 2008 MOT gap is a significant red flag, suggesting periods of inactivity or neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 22 years, averaging 9,274 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage drops.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP rating of 3/5 stars indicates a basic level of safety.
  • The vehicle is relatively cheap to insure, falling into insurance group 4.

Mileage history

Dec 2007: 44,461 mi FAILDec 2007: 44,620 mi PASSMay 2009: 55,474 mi FAILMay 2009: 55,474 mi PASSJun 2010: 70,272 mi FAILJun 2010: 70,273 mi PASSMay 2011: 81,138 mi PASSJun 2012: 83,253 mi PASSJun 2013: 87,511 mi PASS88k66k44kDec 2007Jun 2013

MOT test history — 6/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2007 FAIL 44,461 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED small nick n/s front tyre sidewall
Dec 2007 PASS 44,620 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED small nick n/s front tyre sidewall
May 2009 FAIL 55,474 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Brake pad warning light on
May 2009 PASS 55,474 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2010 FAIL 70,272 mi
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
USER ENTERED E.M.Light.ON
Jun 2010 PASS 70,273 mi None recorded
May 2011 PASS 81,138 mi
USER ENTERED nearside door difficult to open.nearside rear tyre on limit,
Jun 2012 PASS 83,253 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 87,511 mi
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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Offside front tyre inner sidewall perished and split

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT54 YGJ, 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.