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E8 MGF

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,799 mi
Last recorded80,799 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 77,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 75,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 74,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 72,274 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 69,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,009 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 67,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,375 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 62,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,617 miles

Battery not fully clamped.

Centre brake lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,917 miles

Centre brake pipe not working

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,965 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 30,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,689 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 26,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,693 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 24,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 21,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,336 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 11,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E8 MGF is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E8 MGF, 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 E8 MGF registered?

E8 MGF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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