2004 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · PH53 DAV
2004 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2004. Recorded mileage 31,242 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
PH53 DAV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 31,242 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
PH53 DAV Mileage History
- 20/04/202225,284 mi
- 29/06/202325,583 mi+299 mi
- 25/06/202429,491 mi+3,908 mi
- 26/06/202531,242 mi+1,751 mi
Average of roughly 1,871 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PH53 DAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Tf (PH53 DAV) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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