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AO04 DJZ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,306 mi
Last recorded79,306 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DJZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 79,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light inopp

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

battery light on

damage to rear bumper

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,233 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer corrosion to sill

Offside Rear Outer rear of sill has repair

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 71,214 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability subframe mounting severely corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer corrosion to sill

Offside Rear Outer rear of sill has repair

Offside Rear subframe mount corroded but still secure

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

Pass 10 May 2018 68,395 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

front sub frame corroded

general corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear sill damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratch outside of swept area (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 66,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear sill damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratch outside of swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 65,448 miles

Offside Front wishbone corroaded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,977 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,976 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 56,771 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 56,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,687 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,585 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 34,886 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 32,263 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 28,079 miles

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

light sratches to the windscreen

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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AO04 DJZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO04 DJZ, 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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AO04 DJZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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