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GR04 FXX

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,719 mi
Last recorded64,719 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 64,719 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroding on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slightly excessive vertical movement (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH lower arm, front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle pedal slightly sticky - not smooth in operation

Fail 20 Oct 2025 64,719 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroding on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slightly excessive vertical movement (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH lower arm, front bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle pedal slightly sticky - not smooth in operation

Pass 14 Nov 2024 62,356 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 62,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 61,392 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 61,372 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 59,214 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 56,840 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 56,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 56,548 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 56,548 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,096 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 56,096 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner disc surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner disc surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,957 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,675 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,413 miles

Advise: both rear tyres are getting low on tred and wearing on inner edges /

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 46,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise: both rear tyres are getting low on tred and wearing on inner edges /

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,736 miles

front sub-frame corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,391 miles

o/s/f track rod end has some play (Advise attention)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,234 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,903 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,198 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 FXX is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

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

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