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SA04 TWX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,981 mi
Last recorded29,981 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 TWX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 29,981 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 29,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 29,569 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 29,565 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 29,393 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,298 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,147 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 29,147 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,137 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 24,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres badly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,654 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 23,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,976 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 19,963 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,935 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 16,976 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 14,496 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 11,149 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 8,372 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 8,372 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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SA04 TWX is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA04 TWX, 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 SA04 TWX registered?

SA04 TWX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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