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R1 CTF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

46,208 mi
Last recorded46,208 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 CTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 46,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 45,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 44,328 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 43,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,117 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,633 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 42,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,247 miles

advice corrosion to under body and suspension

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,083 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,615 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,780 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 36,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 36,301 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 36,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 30,143 miles

front tyres nearing wear bars

Fail 7 May 2011 29,835 miles

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

front tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 12 May 2010 18,355 miles

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2009 12,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre slight damage.

Fail 8 May 2009 12,096 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre slight damage.

Pass 7 May 2008 7,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 4,898 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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R1 CTF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 R1 CTF, 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 R1 CTF registered?

R1 CTF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is R1 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 CTF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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