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M4 PRX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,319 mi
Last recorded73,319 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 PRX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,319 miles

Front AND rear subframes are corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,822 miles

Front AND rear subframes are corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 72,629 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 72,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,113 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 71,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 70,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,830 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,726 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,848 miles

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

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

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

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

The centre stop lamp is not working.

The near side rear tyre inner wall is splitting.

The off side rear tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/2mm.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,211 miles

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

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

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

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

The centre stop lamp is not working.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,479 miles

Movement in both front shock absorber lower bushes.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 50,474 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

High level brake light not illuminating.

Movement in both front shock absorber lower bushes.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,600 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 44,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,477 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,331 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,505 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 24,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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M4 PRX 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 M4 PRX, 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 M4 PRX registered?

M4 PRX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is M4 PRX safe to buy?

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