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VN04 FXW

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,767 mi
Last recorded54,767 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 FXW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 54,767 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 53,970 miles

General underside corrosion

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 53,295 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,782 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 52,622 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,814 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,724 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 47,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,102 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,432 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,935 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND RUSTY INNER FACES

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,039 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,072 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,135 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,748 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 1,277 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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VN04 FXW is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN04 FXW, 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 VN04 FXW registered?

VN04 FXW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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