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AP04 UHL

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,257 mi
Last recorded58,257 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 UHL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 58,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 57,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 57,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 55,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,454 miles

Nearside handbrake poor just pass

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 52,350 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,319 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 50,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,263 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,018 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,143 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 45,138 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,376 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,744 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 41,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,811 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 40,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,369 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 39,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 36,877 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,463 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)

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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AP04 UHL is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AP04 UHL, 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 AP04 UHL registered?

AP04 UHL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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