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MT04 EWS

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,987 mi
Last recorded55,987 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 EWS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,987 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 55,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 54,955 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,057 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 52,057 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 47,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 46,048 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 43,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2015 40,655 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 38,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,557 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,698 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 16,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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MT04 EWS 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 85.7%.

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 MT04 EWS, 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 MT04 EWS registered?

MT04 EWS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is MT04 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT04 EWS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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