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WG04 SRX

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,492 mi
Last recorded89,492 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 SRX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,492 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,459 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,216 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 82,454 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,660 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,953 miles

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

n/s head light has slight moisture inside it

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,266 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,032 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,899 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot O/S/F & N/S/F lower mount (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 46,899 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot O/S/F & N/S/F lower mount (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,887 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,165 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 42,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 39,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,634 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,698 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,119 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 25,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,281 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 19,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,107 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 17,107 miles

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

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 SRX is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WG04 SRX, 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 WG04 SRX registered?

WG04 SRX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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The MOT history for WG04 SRX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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