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CU04 RHE

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,546 mi
Last recorded53,546 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 53,546 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 53,332 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,661 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,118 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,453 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 51,453 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,692 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 49,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,793 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 44,360 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,769 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,643 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,525 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 6,703 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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CU04 RHE is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CU04 RHE, 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 CU04 RHE registered?

CU04 RHE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is CU04 RHE safe to buy?

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