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MG04 SKP

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,256 mi
Last recorded36,256 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 SKP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 36,256 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 34,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 32,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in lower bush of both Rear shock absorbers

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Segment of high level light in-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread of Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 29,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,952 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet blocked [1of2]

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 28,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 27,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,598 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,748 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,184 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 14,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,319 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,299 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 6,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 SKP is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SKP, 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 SKP registered?

MG04 SKP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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