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MF04 VEY

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,407 mi
Last recorded60,407 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 VEY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 60,407 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,909 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 59,909 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,582 miles

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,582 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 58,730 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 58,729 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 57,581 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,476 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 53,079 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,070 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,992 miles

Centre stop lamp not connected

Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,894 miles

advise eml on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,495 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,495 miles

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear.

front brake discs getting rusty.

front tyres cracking up.

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured.

offside wiper blade split slightly on outer edge.

slight movement in front upper suspension arms.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 38,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,868 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 35,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,363 miles

rear pads may be getting low

Fail 20 Mar 2009 31,363 miles

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

20% imbalance on front brakes

rear pads may be getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,649 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 VEY is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

MF04 VEY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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