2004 MG TF 1.6L Petrol · FM04 HCL
2004 MG TF (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2004. Recorded mileage 39,137 miles. MOT valid until 31/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
FM04 HCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 39,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
FM04 HCL Mileage History
- 26/10/202237,274 mi
- 27/10/202337,758 mi+484 mi
- 28/10/202438,797 mi+1,039 mi
- 31/10/202438,801 mi+4 mi
- 21/10/202539,137 mi+336 mi
Average of roughly 624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FM04 HCL 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 (FM04 HCL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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