2004 MG TF 1.6L Petrol · SE04 HDG
2004 MG TF (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 77,866 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE04 HDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 77,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE04 HDG 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 (SE04 HDG) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SE04 HDG Mileage History
- 17/03/202376,190 mi
- 01/03/202476,669 mi+479 mi
- 14/03/202577,736 mi+1,067 mi
- 08/04/202577,842 mi+106 mi
- 22/04/202577,866 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 798 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: Below Average
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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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