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EO04 ZBN

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,192 mi
Last recorded52,192 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 ZBN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 52,192 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 51,394 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 50,983 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 50,983 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 50,119 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 49,603 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,841 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,609 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 46,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,347 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 37,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,263 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 33,285 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,352 miles

part centre rear brake light not operating

Fail 19 Feb 2011 24,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

part centre rear brake light not operating

Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 19,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 18,786 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,397 miles

front and rear brake pads look low needs checking out soon

Fail 17 Feb 2007 16,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake pads look low needs checking out soon

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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EO04 ZBN is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO04 ZBN, 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 EO04 ZBN registered?

EO04 ZBN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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