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MF04 EEU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,671 mi
Last recorded38,671 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 EEU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,671 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 37,311 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 36,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 35,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,678 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 34,678 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inside wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 32,285 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 31,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,850 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,938 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 28,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,484 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 23,403 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 23,403 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 22,779 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 20,146 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 20,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 17,113 miles
Pass 11 May 2008 14,467 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 10,609 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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MF04 EEU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MF04 EEU, 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 MF04 EEU registered?

MF04 EEU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is MF04 EEU safe to buy?

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