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MG04 EAC

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,112 mi
Last recorded81,112 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 EAC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 81,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 73,620 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 73,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,405 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 62,405 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 60,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,003 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 56,000 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,415 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 51,415 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,311 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,112 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,448 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,075 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 35,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 29,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,793 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 16,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,769 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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MG04 EAC is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MG04 EAC, 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 MG04 EAC registered?

MG04 EAC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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