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PE04 ECX

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,394 mi
Last recorded37,394 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 ECX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 37,394 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 37,201 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 36,965 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,476 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 35,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 35,582 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 35,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 28,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,451 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,659 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 23,657 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,002 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,709 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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PE04 ECX is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PE04 ECX, 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

How do I check the history of PE04 ECX?

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What year was PE04 ECX registered?

PE04 ECX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is PE04 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE04 ECX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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