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AX04 VFC

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,837 mi
Last recorded78,837 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,837 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 76,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,099 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 68,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 68,207 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 67,654 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,298 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,518 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 60,834 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 57,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,774 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 53,770 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,560 miles

front and rear disks pitted

rear screen damage

Fail 4 Jan 2012 48,558 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear disks pitted

rear screen damage

Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,719 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has small cuts on inner wall not to the cords

Pass 30 Oct 2009 370,684 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,270 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,563 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 VFC is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

AX04 VFC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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