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WG04 SRV

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,042 mi
Last recorded46,042 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 SRV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Light assembly loose

Fail 27 Mar 2026 46,042 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Light assembly loose

Pass 28 Mar 2025 44,833 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,440 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,022 miles

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 36,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,221 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 32,220 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,491 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 24,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,205 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 23,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

management lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Jul 2012 22,370 miles

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,370 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,484 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 20,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 17,917 miles

front discs pitted on inner edge

rear discs worn

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,266 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 15,261 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,834 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 195/45/16

ns head light condensated

Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,057 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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WG04 SRV is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WG04 SRV, 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 WG04 SRV registered?

WG04 SRV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is WG04 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG04 SRV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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