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AX04 RVU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,265 mi
Last recorded38,265 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 RVU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 38,265 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 38,238 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside washer not working

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 38,225 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 38,151 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 38,122 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 38,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 37,943 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,826 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 37,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 37,343 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 37,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gator defective allowing the ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,863 miles

o/s/r inner brake disk worn/corroded inner face

Fail 29 Jun 2015 34,863 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r inner brake disk worn/corroded inner face

Pass 3 Jul 2014 34,214 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jul 2014 34,214 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 May 2013 32,425 miles

rear brake disk innerfaces corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 30,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,098 miles

all disks rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2011 29,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all disks rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2010 27,190 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 27,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 20,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 20,295 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,962 miles

rear brake discs getting corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 15,260 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 RVU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVU, 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 AX04 RVU registered?

AX04 RVU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is AX04 RVU safe to buy?

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