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CU04 MMO

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,593 mi
Last recorded76,593 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 MMO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 76,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,851 miles

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

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

front to rear suspension pipe corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2024 75,849 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear suspension pipe corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,142 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 75,140 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,439 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 74,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,390 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 73,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,791 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,221 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,595 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,633 miles

backbox corroded

both rack arms have slight free play

front base frame corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

larger tyres fitted to rear

slight oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,633 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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)

backbox corroded

both rack arms have slight free play

front base frame corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

larger tyres fitted to rear

slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,562 miles

backbox corroded

engine oil leaks

rear discs starting to wear

rear pads starting to wear

slight freeplay in both rack arms

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,976 miles

Back box starting to corrode

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

Rear discs worn

Small stone chips in screen

Fail 14 Feb 2012 58,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Back box starting to corrode

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

Rear discs worn

Small stone chips in screen

Fail 24 Nov 2010 54,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,924 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,610 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 42,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

o.s.f caliper looks seized due to pad waer on n.s.f

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,839 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 35,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,253 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 33,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CU04 MMO is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU04 MMO, 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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CU04 MMO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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