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GR04 FXL

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,427 mi
Last recorded53,427 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 FXL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 53,427 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 52,239 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 52,233 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 47,117 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 44,866 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 44,859 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted and scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,145 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,106 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,324 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 37,318 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,861 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,899 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition,but passable at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2012 24,899 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs in poor condition,but passable at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2011 22,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,013 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,487 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,501 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,309 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,823 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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GR04 FXL is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR04 FXL, 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 GR04 FXL registered?

GR04 FXL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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