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AX04 RFL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,374 mi
Last recorded31,374 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 RFL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 31,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 30,975 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2023 30,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 29,741 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 28,614 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 27,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 26,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,339 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,221 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 23,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,008 miles

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,251 miles

advise rear tyre 2mm

Fail 11 Jun 2013 21,251 miles

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

advise rear tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,247 miles

205/50/15

advise both rear tyes 2mm

Fail 7 Jun 2012 20,247 miles

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

205/50/15

advise both rear tyes 2mm

Pass 11 Jun 2011 18,701 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2010 17,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,750 miles

very slight lip on the front brake disks

Fail 12 Jun 2008 14,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,008 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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AX04 RFL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AX04 RFL, 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 AX04 RFL registered?

AX04 RFL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is AX04 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 RFL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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