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EN04 ERZ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,720 mi
Last recorded47,720 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 ERZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 47,720 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 47,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,711 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2023 47,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,852 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 46,852 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 46,257 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 46,124 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 45,769 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2019 45,769 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,203 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,865 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,234 miles

nearside rear, offside front and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,180 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,254 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 41,254 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,140 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,856 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,247 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 30,489 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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EN04 ERZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EN04 ERZ, 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 EN04 ERZ registered?

EN04 ERZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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