CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV04 ZNY

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,405 mi
Last recorded67,405 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 ZNY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 67,405 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,677 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 64,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 62,746 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 61,764 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUB/FRAMES

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,685 miles

Both rear tyres cracking outer walls

Exhaust silencer rear flange joint very corroded

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 59,545 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 59,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance could be improved only just reached the pass rate

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,302 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,205 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,691 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,940 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,338 miles

center brake light not working ( unable to see if connected )

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,676 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,851 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV04 ZNY is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HV04 ZNY, 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

How do I check the history of HV04 ZNY?

You can check the full history of HV04 ZNY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV04 ZNY registered?

HV04 ZNY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is HV04 ZNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV04 ZNY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV04 ZNY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV04 ZNY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.