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AV04 VJM

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,519 mi
Last recorded63,519 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VJM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 63,519 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 63,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,426 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 62,426 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2024 60,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,021 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,962 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 58,720 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 58,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 58,338 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 58,338 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 57,857 miles

N/S Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 May 2017 56,300 miles

N/S Front tyre badly perished.

O/S Front tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2016 54,400 miles

both front shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casing but are not seriously weakened

both front tyres perishing and cracking on sidewalls

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

wheel arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the suspension components or corrosion

Fail 17 May 2016 54,400 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casing but are not seriously weakened

both front tyres perishing and cracking on sidewalls

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

wheel arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the suspension components or corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,732 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 50,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,539 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,510 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear (205/5015).

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,613 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,632 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 19 Nov 2009 33,632 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,277 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 27,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VJM is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

AV04 VJM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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