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GU04 PVF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,125 mi
Last recorded40,125 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 PVF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 40,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 39,614 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 39,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 39,354 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,970 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 38,362 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,067 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 36,180 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,973 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,204 miles

nearside rear tyre poor sidewall condition (cracking)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 27,561 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 27,561 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,135 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 20,135 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,829 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 19,827 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 18,889 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,242 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,717 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 PVF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PVF, 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 GU04 PVF registered?

GU04 PVF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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