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GU04 HLX

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,649 mi
Last recorded41,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 HLX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 41,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 41,520 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 41,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 41,100 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,034 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,799 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 40,602 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 40,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,444 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 37,403 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,300 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 33,181 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

knocking noise from n/s rear

Pass 19 Jan 2013 28,585 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,029 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 15,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 12,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 8,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,432 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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GU04 HLX is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU04 HLX, 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 GU04 HLX registered?

GU04 HLX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is GU04 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 HLX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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