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AX04 RPU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,710 mi
Last recorded64,710 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 RPU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 64,710 miles

surface corrosion underside

Pass 19 Jun 2025 64,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 20 Jun 2024 63,148 miles

surface corrosion underside

Pass 24 May 2023 61,267 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,442 miles

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

surface corrosion underside

Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

underside has some surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2021 58,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside has some surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2020 57,308 miles

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

some underside corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,372 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,344 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside / sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 50,344 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion underside / sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,915 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak.

handbrake light on.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,964 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges and perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,251 miles

front to rear cooling pipes corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,251 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear cooling pipes corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 43,247 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system showing deterioration

offside handbrake efficiency low

unable to inspect front brake hose upper ferrules

Pass 23 May 2012 39,496 miles

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

x2 front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2011 35,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 35,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,280 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 31,280 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2009 27,966 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 24,730 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,119 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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AX04 RPU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AX04 RPU, 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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AX04 RPU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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