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AG04 AVL

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,562 mi
Last recorded66,562 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 AVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 62,277 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,999 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

minor movement in offside rear and nearside front suspension ball joints

Fail 15 Feb 2019 56,561 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

minor movement in offside rear and nearside front suspension ball joints

parking brake lamp on

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,405 miles

Offside Rear hub bushes/ ball joints have minor play

nsf lower chassis leg and front subframe starting to corrode

Fail 22 Feb 2018 55,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear hub bushes/ ball joints have minor play

nsf lower chassis leg and front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm badly corroded

Nearside Front Upper suspension ball joint has play

Rear both indicator bulbs discoloured

minor exhaust bow

various suspension components have corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2017 54,056 miles

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

Front Upper both suspension arms have play in bushs

Nearside Front Upper suspension ball joint has play

Rear both indicator bulbs discoloured

minor exhaust bow

various suspension components have corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,081 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,364 miles

nearside front trye has cut on side wall

offside rear tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,811 miles

195/45/ZR16/84W. 215/40/ZR16/82W.OF 4 OR 3 NR 4 NF 3mm.

O/S/R inner edge wearing. Pads serviceable.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 45,811 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

195/45/ZR16/84W. 215/40/ZR16/82W.OF 4 OR 3 NR 4 NF 3mm.

N/S wiper split.

O/S/R inner edge wearing. Pads serviceable.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,401 miles

195/45/ZR16/84W. OF 4 OR 2.5 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,718 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 37,718 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,483 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 34,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,728 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

offside front alloy wheel damaged from in side

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,900 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,013 miles

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

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

Recommend grease brake pipes

Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Recommend grease brake pipes

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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AG04 AVL is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AG04 AVL, 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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AG04 AVL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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