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MG04 GBR

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,613 mi
Last recorded117,613 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 GBR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 116,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,543 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,457 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,688 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 102,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 99,350 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 94,620 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 90,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,737 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2012 81,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 May 2011 77,283 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 69,189 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 69,179 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 63,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 56,294 miles

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

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

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 GBR is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MG04 GBR registered?

MG04 GBR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is MG04 GBR safe to buy?

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