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NV04 HCJ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,573 mi
Last recorded72,573 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 HCJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 72,573 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2026 72,568 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi bit on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,279 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 70,859 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,419 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 68,411 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,081 miles

ALL steering & suspension components been under sealed

under side of vehicle has been heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2018 65,081 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

ALL steering & suspension components been under sealed

nearside rear brake disc coroded

under side of vehicle has been heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,458 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 42,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 33,145 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 31,842 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,145 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 29,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,342 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,205 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,826 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 HCJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NV04 HCJ, 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 NV04 HCJ registered?

NV04 HCJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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