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SC04 NZS

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,567 mi
Last recorded71,567 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 NZS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 71,567 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 70,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,965 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 69,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 67,826 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 67,825 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All four tyres over 10 years old

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,079 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing of exhaust (not insecure) (6.1.2 (a))

heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2019 66,200 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 31 May 2019 66,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 65,844 miles

Nearside Rear shocker is damp

rear exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,674 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,013 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,777 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 62,251 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,318 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 533,318 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,192 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,786 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 5 Jun 2007 17,348 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 17,348 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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SC04 NZS is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SC04 NZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC04 NZS registered?

SC04 NZS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SC04 NZS safe to buy?

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