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EG04 HXT

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,221 mi
Last recorded48,221 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 HXT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 48,221 miles

exhaust box rusty/corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 43,458 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 42,498 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 42,325 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2022 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer box corroded

Nearside Front Tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2020 41,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 40,981 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 37,640 miles

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

n/s washer jet elbow split

Pass 22 Aug 2018 31,986 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 24,859 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 23,718 miles

All four brake discs are rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2012 22,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 21,276 miles

brake discs rusty

tyres cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,334 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,802 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 18,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,833 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,719 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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EG04 HXT 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 85.7%.

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 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 EG04 HXT, 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 EG04 HXT registered?

EG04 HXT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is EG04 HXT safe to buy?

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