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GD04 ABX

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

72,392 mi
Last recorded72,392 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 ABX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 72,392 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Inner sills corroding both sides

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 3 May 2024 72,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,892 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 71,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bottom ball joint pinch bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 71,619 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 71,330 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 71,306 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,032 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 71,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,393 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,393 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 69,681 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 69,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 69,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front Tyre perished

offside front Tyre perished

offside rear Tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2016 68,392 miles

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in offside track rod end

slight play nearside rear hub

Fail 5 May 2016 68,392 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in offside track rod end

slight play nearside rear hub

Pass 9 May 2015 68,205 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2015 68,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2013 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front tyres perishing on outer edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,290 miles

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

exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

exhaust rear mounting braket in poor condition

slight play in n/s/r hub

Fail 13 Nov 2012 63,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

exhaust rear mounting braket in poor condition

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,714 miles

front discs in poor condition

mark on windscreen

rear discs in poor condition

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 25 Nov 2010 58,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front & rear brake discs pitted.

n/s rear tyre worn to limit.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,056 miles

front & rear brake discs pitted.

n/s rear tyre worn to limit.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,287 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust strap broken

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 52,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GD04 ABX is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GD04 ABX, 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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GD04 ABX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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