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HT04 NNY

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,657 mi
Last recorded68,657 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 NNY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 67,754 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 67,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 65,937 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 64,583 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 63,531 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 63,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 61,131 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 60,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 58,017 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 58,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 58,004 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Central Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust strap broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,026 miles

High level brake light taped over

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion appearing on underside and sill of vehicle (surface)

rear exhaust strap broken due to corrosion, system still adequately supported

Fail 12 Oct 2013 57,026 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

High level brake light taped over

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion appearing on underside and sill of vehicle (surface)

rear exhaust strap broken due to corrosion, system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 52,709 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 47,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,815 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,658 miles

advise front discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rust forming on coolant pipes

slight leak nearside inner cv boot

Fail 26 Oct 2010 42,655 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front discs slightly corroded

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rust forming on coolant pipes

slight leak nearside inner cv boot

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front to rear coolant pipes have rust forming

Fail 16 Feb 2010 40,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear coolant pipes have rust forming

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,797 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside front lower suspension leg bush at fixing to upper suspension arm

Pass 10 Mar 2007 22,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 22,089 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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HT04 NNY is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HT04 NNY, 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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HT04 NNY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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