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EA04 AXP

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

46,716 mi
Last recorded46,716 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 AXP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 46,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 46,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 46,555 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to various areas underside

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 46,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to various areas underside

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 44,839 miles

17 yr old etc etc,,

Fail 24 Feb 2023 44,836 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

17 yr old etc etc,,

Fail 23 Nov 2022 44,694 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR MAIN SF MOUNT AREAS VHSC- (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR VHSC....18 YR OLD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 40,046 miles

215/40/16 x 2 REAERS & 195/45/16 X 2 FRONTS,,

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALL.!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA;S VVHSC=18yr old etc etc,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 40,045 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

215/40/16 x 2 REAERS & 195/45/16 X 2 FRONTS,,

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALL.!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA;S VVHSC=18yr old etc etc,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,705 miles

215/40/16 X 2 REARS & 195/45/16 X 2 FRONTS,

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S & ALL SA'S VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR,,16YR OLD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 36,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSR & OSR =ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

215/40/16 X 2 REARS & 195/45/16 X 2 FRONTS,

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S & ALL SA'S VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR,,16YR OLD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,668 miles

TB & SERV...FRONT & REAR SF'S VHSC,,ALL SUS ARMS VHSC,,215/40/16 X 2 REARS & 195/45/16 X 2 FRONTS,,ALL B/HOSE FERRELS HSC,,

Fail 23 Oct 2019 33,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

TB & SERV...FRONT & REAR SF'S VHSC,,ALL SUS ARMS VHSC,,215/40/16 X 2 REARS & 195/45/16 X 2 FRONTS,,ALL B/HOSE FERRELS HSC,,

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,732 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen has damage in zone 'B' but not obscuring the drivers view of the road

Fail 25 Apr 2017 31,732 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen has damage in zone 'B' but not obscuring the drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,499 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,064 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,516 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 25,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight damage to window screen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 17,933 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 15,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,101 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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EA04 AXP is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EA04 AXP, 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 EA04 AXP registered?

EA04 AXP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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