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AW04 HYR

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

26,744 mi
Last recorded26,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 HYR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 26,744 miles

Coolant leak suspect water pump ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

metal coolant pipes front to rear corroded

slight signs of coolant leak, gearbox end of engine

Pass 31 Jan 2025 25,217 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 25,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 24,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 24,803 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 24,690 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 24,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 24,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 24,435 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,704 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,618 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014

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

sligt play o/s front suspension

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,314 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,589 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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AW04 HYR is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AW04 HYR, 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 AW04 HYR registered?

AW04 HYR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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