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GM04 BEY

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 BEY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 89,417 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 89,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 88,652 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 88,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs corroded from being left standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 86,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs corroded from being left standing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 85,993 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 85,986 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 83,626 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 83,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 83,124 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 83,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,456 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,223 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 71,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

slight surface cracking nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,568 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 51,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,623 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,971 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,364 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 37,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,856 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 29,495 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GM04 BEY is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GM04 BEY, 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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GM04 BEY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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