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EN04 ETA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,549 mi
Last recorded66,549 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 ETA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 66,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 66,216 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 65,467 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 65,450 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on inner fixing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc blued & pads burnt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 64,966 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,121 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,812 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,417 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,326 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,605 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,927 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 58,988 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,988 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,517 miles

front discs corroded and lipped

rear discs corroded and lipped

rear pads wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,116 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 ETA is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver 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 EN04 ETA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN04 ETA registered?

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

Is EN04 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 ETA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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