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GL04 XPW

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 XPW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 79,444 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 79,444 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 76,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 73,334 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,225 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 68,604 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,095 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 65,059 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,974 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,182 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,727 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,340 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,692 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,765 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 33,190 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,207 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,128 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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GL04 XPW is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GL04 XPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL04 XPW registered?

GL04 XPW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is GL04 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 XPW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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