2004 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · VO04 FFJ
2004 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2004. Recorded mileage 95,776 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG TF
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,776 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
VO04 FFJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 95,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
VO04 FFJ Mileage History
- 19/04/200710,822 mi
- 24/04/200818,957 mi+8,135 mi
- 02/05/200819,144 mi+187 mi
- 09/03/200925,627 mi+6,483 mi
- 09/04/201033,970 mi+8,343 mi
- 28/04/201135,087 mi+1,117 mi
- 27/04/201241,447 mi+6,360 mi
- 03/04/201346,625 mi+5,178 mi
- 09/04/201346,625 mi
- 05/04/201451,821 mi+5,196 mi
- 15/04/201451,823 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/201557,286 mi+5,463 mi
- 03/05/201662,123 mi+4,837 mi
- 29/04/201767,219 mi+5,096 mi
- 28/04/201871,820 mi+4,601 mi
- 18/04/201976,221 mi+4,401 mi
- 02/06/202080,814 mi+4,593 mi
- 20/04/202182,697 mi+1,883 mi
- 19/04/202286,965 mi+4,268 mi
- 08/04/202389,518 mi+2,553 mi
- 08/04/202389,518 mi
- 16/04/202492,408 mi+2,890 mi
- 15/04/202593,274 mi+866 mi
- 10/04/202695,776 mi+2,502 mi
Average of roughly 4,477 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
VO04 FFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Tf (VO04 FFJ) between April 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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