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AV04 NTU

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

29,394 mi
Last recorded29,394 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 NTU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 29,394 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 29,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

extensive underbody corrosion but structurally sound

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2025 29,307 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 29,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 28,770 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 28,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 28,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,899 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 27,891 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 26,689 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 26,620 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 26,327 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside sill damaged.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,300 miles

light corrosion front subframe

o/s/f wiperbade worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,224 miles

Nearside sill damaged.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 26,223 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside sill damaged.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,099 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked but showing no cords.205/50-15.

Nearside sill damaged but not holed.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,004 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread, no cord showing

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 26,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread, no cord showing

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,499 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 25,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,618 miles

N/S outer sill damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Apr 2010 23,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S outer sill damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,100 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Apr 2009 22,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jun 2008 20,265 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

scratch on front windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,265 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

scratch on front windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,755 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 NTU is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NTU, 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 AV04 NTU registered?

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

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