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AV04 AEM

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,541 mi
Last recorded41,541 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 AEM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 41,541 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 40,468 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 39,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 38,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,945 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,048 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 32,112 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 32,112 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 29,419 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 29,419 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,860 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 26,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,971 miles

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,954 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to the legal limit.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,425 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,112 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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AV04 AEM is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AV04 AEM, 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 AV04 AEM registered?

AV04 AEM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AV04 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 AEM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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