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ET04 VYC

2004 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,998 mi
Last recorded64,998 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VYC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 64,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 62,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 61,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 61,461 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 60,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 59,598 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 58,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 56,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 54,683 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 51,805 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,756 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,339 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,339 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,521 miles

front tyres are different speed ratings

Fail 20 Apr 2010 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs are heavily pitted on inner braking surface

front tyres are different speed ratings

rear pads wearing low

slight movement in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 42,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,324 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)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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ET04 VYC is a 2004 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 45,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET04 VYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET04 VYC?

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What year was ET04 VYC registered?

ET04 VYC is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is ET04 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 VYC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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