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VF04 PFX

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,166 mi
Last recorded54,166 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 PFX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 54,166 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 54,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 54,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,277 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 42,834 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,165 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 23,251 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 20,861 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 18,125 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slight corrosion

very slight play in offside front drag link

very slight play on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,957 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 16,957 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,978 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 18 Dec 2008 12,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,378 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 12,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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VF04 PFX is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VF04 PFX, 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

How do I check the history of VF04 PFX?

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What year was VF04 PFX registered?

VF04 PFX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 August 2004.

Is VF04 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF04 PFX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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