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GR04 WBV

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,050 mi
Last recorded20,050 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 WBV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 20,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 19,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 19,244 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 17,503 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 17,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,671 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 15,664 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 13,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 12,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 12,441 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 11,926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 11,771 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2015 11,610 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 11,310 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 11,082 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,969 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 10,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 10,520 miles

offside front brake disc inside edge corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,081 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,164 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 WBV is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

GR04 WBV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is GR04 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 WBV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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