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VO04 ZXA

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

47,146 mi
Last recorded47,146 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 ZXA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 47,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 47,146 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside non obligatory mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 46,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,799 miles

Both front tyres are wearing uneven on inner edge

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 45,799 miles

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

Both front tyres are wearing uneven on inner edge

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 45,299 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level below minimum

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,630 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 43,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,380 miles

Offside Front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Jan 2015 39,914 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,914 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,287 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,917 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 34,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,052 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,887 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,313 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 26,258 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 23,212 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 19,931 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,931 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,849 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 15,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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VO04 ZXA is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO04 ZXA, 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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VO04 ZXA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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