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RT04 TUB

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,267 mi
Last recorded65,267 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT04 TUB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 65,267 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 60,768 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,101 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 55,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,423 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 53,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,349 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 51,349 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,189 miles

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 31 Jul 2015 48,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,049 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,194 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,828 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,033 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,112 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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RT04 TUB is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RT04 TUB, 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 RT04 TUB registered?

RT04 TUB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is RT04 TUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT04 TUB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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