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SB04 MGY

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,074 mi
Last recorded40,074 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 MGY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 40,074 miles

Both front hub knuckles very rusty Both front abs rings very rusty

Pass 22 May 2025 40,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 39,696 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 39,475 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 39,289 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 39,098 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 39,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 38,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 38,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 37,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 37,260 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,936 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 36,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,365 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 35,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 33,318 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 33,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2011 31,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 31,710 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 27,542 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 27,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,046 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 22,046 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 13,606 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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SB04 MGY is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey 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 SB04 MGY, 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 SB04 MGY registered?

SB04 MGY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is SB04 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB04 MGY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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