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VN04 LWX

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,465 mi
Last recorded66,465 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 LWX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 66,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 61,171 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 57,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine as a mis fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 56,374 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 56,110 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,557 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,421 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 53,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,582 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,536 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,499 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,353 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,389 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 25,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 24,010 miles

play steering rack near side

Fail 12 May 2011 24,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

play steering rack near side

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,451 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 22,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n\s\front tyre starting to perish

o\s\front tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Jun 2009 20,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,886 miles

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

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 LWX is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWX, 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 VN04 LWX registered?

VN04 LWX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 4 April 2004.

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