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AV04 NRF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,522 mi
Last recorded70,522 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

centre coolant pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 63,959 miles

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 63,957 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,077 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 52,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 48,470 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,337 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 44,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 38,407 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 38,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,036 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 32,381 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Lower cross member and chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted, Offside front disc slightly damaged (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside disc blued, both sides pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2016 32,380 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch pedal rubber split

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Lower cross member and chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted, Offside front disc slightly damaged (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside disc blued, both sides pitted (3.5.1i)

Unable to check Nearside rear wheel bearing due to seized caliper

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 25,680 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 23,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrossion to all suspension components

corrossion to underside cooling pipes

damage to both front towing eyes+offside sill

engine+gearbox oil leaks

perishing+play to all suspension bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,922 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 21,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 21,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,574 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise both front tyres perishing

advise osr tyre worn low

Fail 13 Apr 2010 21,574 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise both front tyres perishing

advise osr tyre worn low

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,327 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2009 21,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,668 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 NRF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV04 NRF, 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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AV04 NRF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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