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EX04 PYB

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,383 mi
Last recorded54,383 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 PYB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,383 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 54,380 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 51,275 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 48,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,639 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 45,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,653 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 42,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 41,700 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 40,384 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 35,886 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,419 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,209 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 32,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,489 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 18 Nov 2013 29,489 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiper blade split

high level stop lamp not working

passengers wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,036 miles

both rear tyre treads low

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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EX04 PYB 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 79.2%.

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 EX04 PYB, 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 EX04 PYB registered?

EX04 PYB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is EX04 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 PYB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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