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NL04 CMK

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,811 mi
Last recorded52,811 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 CMK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 52,811 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 52,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 51,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 47,710 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 47,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 45,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,987 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded and mounting strap broken

front suspension low

Fail 10 Apr 2013 43,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded and mounting strap broken

front suspension low

nearside front tyre perished

unable to fully check steering/suspension

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,635 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight side to side movement in parking brake lever

Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,635 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust corroded

slight side to side movement in parking brake lever

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs show light pitting and corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2010 32,569 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,712 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 17,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NL04 CMK is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NL04 CMK, 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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NL04 CMK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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