2004 MG TF 1.6L Petrol · AP53 TBY
2004 MG TF (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 35,954 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 TBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 35,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 TBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Tf (AP53 TBY) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AP53 TBY Mileage History
- 23/03/202232,727 mi
- 31/03/202334,212 mi+1,485 mi
- 11/04/202435,088 mi+876 mi
- 01/04/202535,774 mi+686 mi
- 16/04/202635,954 mi+180 mi
Average of roughly 794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG TF
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Common Problems: MG TF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill Rust(Serious)
The front and rear subframes, sills, and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust. Pre-2007 Chinese-built cars are generally better protected, but all TFs need careful inspection underneath.
- Electrical Gremlins(Moderate)
Electric windows and central locking can play up. The roof wiring loom for heated rear screens often frays and breaks over time due to repeated folding.
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- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill RustSerious
The front and rear subframes, sills, and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust. Pre-2007 Chinese-built cars are generally better protected, but all TFs need careful inspection underneath.
- Electrical GremlinsModerate
Electric windows and central locking can play up. The roof wiring loom for heated rear screens often frays and breaks over time due to repeated folding.
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