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A3 OHT

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,866 mi
Last recorded90,866 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OHT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 90,866 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 90,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,658 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 89,590 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 89,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,163 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,801 miles

EML signals a fault

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low R.B.T 19%

under body/sills & subframes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,224 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion too under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,895 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,879 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,570 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,570 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 68,176 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2012 61,413 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 61,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 57,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,127 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,614 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,498 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,152 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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A3 OHT is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 OHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 OHT registered?

A3 OHT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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