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FY04 GVV

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,599 mi
Last recorded58,599 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 GVV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 58,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 58,599 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,556 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 56,548 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 55,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside and offside sill corroded but not affecting rigidity of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 52,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,088 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,353 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,377 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 42,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,325 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,520 miles

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

customer advised front tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,111 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,705 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 32,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,261 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,097 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,330 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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FY04 GVV is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY04 GVV, 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 FY04 GVV registered?

FY04 GVV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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