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MG04 TFX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

33,553 mi
Last recorded33,553 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 TFX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 33,553 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 33,551 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant Overflowed At Second Fast Idle Test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 32,739 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,425 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 27,907 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 27,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,239 miles

Front headlight glass, light scratching noted

Front slight split on wiper blade rubber

Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,119 miles

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

front and rear subframes rusty

n/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2016 23,119 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front and rear subframes rusty

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,646 miles

advised slight play nsf upper ball joint

advised slight play osf hub bearing

advised tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,170 miles

Advise offside front tyre perishing.

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 21,170 miles

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

Advise auxillery belt badly deteriorated.

Advise offside front tyre perishing.

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,670 miles

Off side front tyre perished in tread and cracking

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,612 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside front tyre perished in tread.

Offside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 23 Mar 2012 19,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside front tyre perished in tread.

Offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,558 miles

Off side front tyre perished in tread

Fail 28 Feb 2011 18,557 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front tyre perished in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,878 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 17,878 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 17,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 17,444 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,256 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 TFX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

MG04 TFX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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