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HY04 ZVC

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,342 mi
Last recorded65,342 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 ZVC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 65,342 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 65,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,464 miles

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint slight play

Offside Rear tyre thread cracking centre no cord showing

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

minor play in steering rack and colomn

Pass 3 Aug 2023 61,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 60,420 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 60,420 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 57,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 53,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 48,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,294 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower wish bone has flexible movement

Fail 18 Feb 2016 35,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower wish bone has flexible movement

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,860 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,826 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,911 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,094 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 16,094 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,039 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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HY04 ZVC is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 HY04 ZVC, 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 HY04 ZVC registered?

HY04 ZVC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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