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MG04 LAW

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,597 mi
Last recorded29,597 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 LAW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 29,597 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 29,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 29,552 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,531 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 29,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 29,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 28,729 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 28,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 26,989 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 26,989 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 24,305 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,047 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,491 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 20,491 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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 LAW is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LAW, 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 LAW registered?

MG04 LAW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is MG04 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG04 LAW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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