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MG04 TFA

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,675 mi
Last recorded89,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,675 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 89,673 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,355 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strong (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body and suspension parts have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 88,021 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,500 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,126 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 87,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,824 miles

windscreen deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,853 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 77,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,799 miles

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

Oil leak

Tailbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 58,424 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,179 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 50,000 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,584 miles

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 TFA 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 77.3%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

MG04 TFA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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