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NW04 CDW

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,129 mi
Last recorded35,129 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNW04 CDW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 35,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 34,708 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 34,708 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 31,230 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 28,632 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 27,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,686 miles

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2020 25,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,039 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,651 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,312 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 22,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,245 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 21,245 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,356 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 16,839 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 16,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 26 May 2010 15,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 12,584 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 9,853 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,632 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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NW04 CDW is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NW04 CDW, 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 NW04 CDW registered?

NW04 CDW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is NW04 CDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NW04 CDW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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