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GF04 WHT

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,628 mi
Last recorded53,628 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 WHT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 53,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 49,899 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 49,180 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 48,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 47,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 47,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 46,656 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 46,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,892 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,689 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 43,012 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,012 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

coolant pipes getting rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,130 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

coolant pipes getting rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,536 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 35,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,553 miles

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

O/S/ washer jet blocked

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,169 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 25,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,252 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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GF04 WHT is a 2004 MG Tf in Black 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 GF04 WHT, 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 GF04 WHT registered?

GF04 WHT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is GF04 WHT safe to buy?

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