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AR04 CKA

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,321 mi
Last recorded52,321 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CKA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 49,455 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,774 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,371 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 34,747 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 34,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2013 32,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,084 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,593 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,077 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 28,077 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,149 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,253 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 13,747 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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AR04 CKA is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AR04 CKA, 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 AR04 CKA registered?

AR04 CKA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is AR04 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 CKA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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