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M12 WDE

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

65,752 mi
Last recorded65,752 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 WDE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 65,752 miles

Corrosion in places

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - Hub mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2025 65,750 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in places

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - Hub mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 14 May 2024 60,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 59,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 57,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,426 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all brake pipes greased

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2019 53,268 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

handbrake effort just within limits

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Dec 2019 53,268 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside rear brake pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs corroded

handbrake effort just within limits

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2018 51,973 miles

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 51,793 miles

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

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 50,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,362 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 48,360 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,238 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 46,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot shock bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FACE PITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust retaining strap broken but exhaust secure.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust retaining strap broken but exhaust secure.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,153 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 40,153 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,057 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 36,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front wiper blades split

clutch slave cylinder pipe heavily corroded

coolant pipes heavily corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,604 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

clutch slave cylinder pipe heavily corroded

coolant pipes heavily corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,142 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 34,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,921 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 31,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,156 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,198 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 22,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,202 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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M12 WDE is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M12 WDE, 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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M12 WDE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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