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RO04 CTF

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,390 mi
Last recorded109,390 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 CTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 109,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 108,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 107,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 106,262 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 104,242 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,145 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,534 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,869 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,028 miles

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

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

The steering/suspension/body underside of the vehicle are deteriating/rust.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 48,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,143 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces deteriorating.

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,014 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,422 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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RO04 CTF is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc 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 RO04 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 RO04 CTF registered?

RO04 CTF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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