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RN04 MZD

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,769 mi
Last recorded123,769 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 MZD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 123,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front sub frame corroded

general corrosion to under side

Pass 1 Jul 2024 123,072 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 122,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 121,325 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 121,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 120,099 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 111,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 98,014 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 98,012 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 79,692 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 67,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 57,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 52,509 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 48,226 miles

both rear tyres low

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 7 May 2014 48,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear tyres low

Pass 10 May 2013 44,174 miles

poss coolant leaking, coolant tank area

Pass 17 May 2012 40,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,443 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,399 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 36,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 7 May 2009 35,644 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 15 May 2008 35,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,476 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RN04 MZD is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey 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 RN04 MZD, 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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RN04 MZD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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