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NV04 EYF

2004 MG Tf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,135 mi
Last recorded43,135 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 EYF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 43,135 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 42,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 42,857 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 42,402 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Under body plus component's have been heavily undersealed obscuring views

Pass 21 Apr 2023 41,683 miles

Front both front tyes are 12 years old (dot1811)

under body plus component's have been heavily undersealed obscuring views

Fail 19 Apr 2023 41,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall separation/ partial failure of its structure. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyes are 12 years old (dot1811)

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

Offside Rear rear park brake lagging in operation. rear park brake only just meet requirements adjustment/repair required

Rear both rear tyres are 15 years old (dot 3708)

under body plus component's have been heavily undersealed obscuring views

Pass 21 Mar 2022 41,450 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 14 May 2019 40,879 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 40,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,112 miles

Corrosion to various areas and components of vehicle

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

Various suspension and steering bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 19 Mar 2018 40,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to various areas and components of vehicle

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

Various suspension and steering bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,190 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 39,189 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,056 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 31,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

o/s & n/s/f, & o/s & n/s/r,steel part of flexi brake hoses greased, poss, corrosion started

Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,084 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s & n/s/f, & o/s & n/s/r,steel part of flexi brake hoses greased, poss, corrosion started

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 29,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,399 miles

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

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,603 miles

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

coolant pipe leaking

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,316 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,144 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 16,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,227 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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NV04 EYF is a 2004 MG Tf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NV04 EYF, 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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NV04 EYF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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