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AR04 CKE

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,291 mi
Last recorded45,291 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CKE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,291 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 45,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,521 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 39,907 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,156 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,528 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,634 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 32,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,274 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,418 miles

both front tyres cracking in between treads

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,912 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 17,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

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 CKE is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AR04 CKE, 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 CKE registered?

AR04 CKE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is AR04 CKE safe to buy?

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