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PA04 PFG

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

77,278 mi
Last recorded77,278 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 PFG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,278 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 77,251 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 76,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,995 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 75,500 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 75,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 74,513 miles

Central coolant pipes underneath vehicle corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake cable pins light corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock absorber light corrosion

Offside Rear handbrake cable pins light corrosion

Rear Subframe light corrosion noted

Rear exhaust back-box outer skin corroded

Rear suspension components light corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,866 miles

Front & rear subframes have surface corrosion at the time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,358 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 73,358 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,659 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,910 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage on o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,508 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 69,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,606 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 57,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 52,549 miles

Advise front tyre wear inner edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 52,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Advise front tyre wear inner edges

Advise front wiper blades worn/split

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,806 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 45,567 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,457 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 38,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,034 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 33,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,533 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 26,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,648 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 15,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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PA04 PFG is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 PA04 PFG, 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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PA04 PFG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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