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X80 MGF

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,109 mi
Last recorded49,109 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX80 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 49,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 43,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,231 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,080 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 42,080 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,614 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,246 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,967 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,491 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,944 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

condensation head lamps

Fail 9 Feb 2011 39,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

small cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,669 miles

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

rear clutch pipe insecure

slight damage to o/s front road wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,191 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 36,111 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,443 miles

wear nearside front lower shock absorber bush/ bearing

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,875 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 26,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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X80 MGF is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X80 MGF, 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 X80 MGF registered?

X80 MGF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is X80 MGF safe to buy?

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