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AP04 HDV

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,690 mi
Last recorded73,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HDV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2019 73,531 miles

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

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

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

clutch pipe corroded

exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 70,995 miles

clutch pipes corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 70,975 miles

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

clutch pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,770 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE ON LIMIT PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 May 2016 62,028 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 62,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres perished and worn inner edges

engine lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,512 miles

both front tyres cracking in treds

n/s outter sill damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,273 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in treds

n/s outter sill damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,196 miles

obd warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 30,522 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,008 miles

advise front washers weak

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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AP04 HDV is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AP04 HDV, 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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AP04 HDV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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