2004 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · SL04 ZRE
2004 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 63,941 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/11/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,941 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
SL04 ZRE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2015
- 63,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
SL04 ZRE Mileage History
- 30/01/200733,626 mi
- 30/01/200733,626 mi
- 07/05/200843,737 mi+10,111 mi
- 07/05/200843,737 mi
- 14/11/200856,403 mi+12,666 mi
- 09/11/200952,244 mi-4,159 mi
- 09/11/200952,244 mi
- 21/12/201056,200 mi+3,956 mi
- 23/04/201156,211 mi+11 mi
- 26/04/201261,209 mi+4,998 mi
- 13/04/201362,298 mi+1,089 mi
- 06/05/201463,143 mi+845 mi
- 28/04/201563,941 mi+798 mi
- 30/04/201563,941 mi
Average of roughly 3,676 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SL04 ZRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Tf (SL04 ZRE) between January 2007 and April 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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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