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A13 PHY

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,776 mi
Last recorded26,776 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 PHY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 26,776 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,365 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 24,320 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 23,391 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washers providing enough water but need adjusted not very effective

Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,211 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 20,208 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,508 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,887 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 16,064 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,534 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 11,399 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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A13 PHY is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 PHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 PHY registered?

A13 PHY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 October 2004.

Is A13 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 PHY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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