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WL04 ENT

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,402 mi
Last recorded50,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 ENT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 48,744 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 48,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,539 miles

adv under side of car rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,449 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 32,449 miles

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

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)

nearside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,554 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

near-side wiper blade split on end

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,177 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 26,177 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 22,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,018 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 22,018 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WL04 ENT is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WL04 ENT, 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 WL04 ENT registered?

WL04 ENT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is WL04 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 ENT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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