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VK04 HYU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,307 mi
Last recorded64,307 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HYU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 64,307 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 64,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,282 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle waxoiled

Pass 8 Mar 2023 64,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle waxoiled

Pass 22 Mar 2022 63,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,940 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 63,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front lower suspension arm slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,090 miles

24% front brake inbalance

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,108 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 54,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,283 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 38,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,840 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake fluid level low

front discs slightly lipped/scored

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge and on 3mm

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge and on 3mm

rear discs slightly lipped/scored and pads wearing thin

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arm inner joints

washers frozen

Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,601 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,001 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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VK04 HYU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VK04 HYU, 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 VK04 HYU registered?

VK04 HYU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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