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HV04 TLZ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,100 mi
Last recorded60,100 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 TLZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 60,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Oct 2024 59,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under car coated in underseal

Fail 21 Sep 2023 59,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under car coated in underseal

Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 59,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 25 Sep 2021 59,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 58,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 58,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front and rear brake pipes covered with under seal

front and rear chassis is covered with under seal

front and rear suspension is covered with under seal

front discs inner face corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2019 58,401 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front and rear brake pipes covered with under seal

front and rear chassis is covered with under seal

front and rear suspension is covered with under seal

front discs inner face corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,814 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,265 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,371 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,992 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,284 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,560 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,380 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 31,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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HV04 TLZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV04 TLZ, 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 HV04 TLZ registered?

HV04 TLZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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