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HA04 LAM

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,466 mi
Last recorded78,466 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA04 LAM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 78,466 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 78,200 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,843 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,322 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 76,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 76,463 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,977 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 75,977 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,994 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 73,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,127 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 73,127 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,926 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,384 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 72,383 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 71,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,858 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,238 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 69,238 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,498 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,496 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,350 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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HA04 LAM is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HA04 LAM, 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 HA04 LAM registered?

HA04 LAM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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