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CP04 AHL

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,745 mi
Last recorded48,745 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 AHL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 48,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,742 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,606 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 48,603 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 48,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,067 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,857 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,132 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 42,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,940 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,940 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,459 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,459 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,390 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 37,390 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,306 miles

slight movement in o/s/r wheel †o/s/r tyre is close to wear limits

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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CP04 AHL is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CP04 AHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP04 AHL registered?

CP04 AHL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is CP04 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP04 AHL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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