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MG04 POS

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,911 mi
Last recorded80,911 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 POS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 80,911 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,976 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 78,866 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 77,670 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 76,453 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 76,453 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,285 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,981 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,894 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 70,656 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,388 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,615 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear Brake binding slightly

rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,124 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,520 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,872 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 36,872 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,500 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,921 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 POS is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 POS, 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 POS registered?

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

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