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AV04 LZC

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,380 mi
Last recorded55,380 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 LZC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 55,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 55,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 54,807 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 54,381 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 52,934 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,520 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 48,517 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,929 miles

All four brake discs corroded on face.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,452 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 28 Mar 2018 42,452 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,051 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 36,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,042 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres perishing.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,720 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,057 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,298 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,482 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 21,482 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2009 19,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,436 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 LZC is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

AV04 LZC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is AV04 LZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 LZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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