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GR04 FXS

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,130 mi
Last recorded55,130 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 FXS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 55,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 52,273 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 52,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,904 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 49,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 49,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

various places of rust under car

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 49,177 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,447 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 48,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,916 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 38,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear silencer bracket corrodied

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,672 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 35,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,435 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,875 miles

front washers just meet requirments

no. plates are illegaly spaced but not disguised.illegaly made no post code or b.s number displayed

o/s reverse light u/s

Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,463 miles

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

o/s reverse light u/s

registration plates illegaly spaced but not disguised.must be replaced

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 FXS is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GR04 FXS, 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 GR04 FXS registered?

GR04 FXS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is GR04 FXS safe to buy?

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