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AF04 UTV

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,632 mi
Last recorded86,632 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UTV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal / wax oil (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body filler to both outer sill's

brake line's covered in grease

corrosion to under body, inner sill's and wheel arch's, under body covered in wax oil / grease

slight bind to all 4 brake's

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,415 miles

Centre stop light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all four wheels stiff to turn brakes sticking slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,291 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,286 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs are rusty from vehicle being not used

Fail 11 Jun 2012 59,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four brake discs are rusty from vehicle being not used

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,731 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 50,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2010 42,424 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 42,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

WASHER PUMP GETTING POOR

Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,916 miles

SLIGHT STEPPING IN N/S/F TYRE

Fail 21 Apr 2009 33,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT STEPPING IN N/S/F TYRE

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,036 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,468 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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AF04 UTV is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF04 UTV, 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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AF04 UTV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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