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EK04 HXY

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,987 mi
Last recorded61,987 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 HXY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 61,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,579 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,603 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 59,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rigid clutch pipe under vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 59,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rigid clutch pipe under vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 59,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,390 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,969 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,813 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,105 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 49,509 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,628 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 41,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,695 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 35,694 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,887 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,887 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,477 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,152 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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EK04 HXY is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK04 HXY, 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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EK04 HXY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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