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AR04 CKY

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,985 mi
Last recorded82,985 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 CKY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 82,985 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,700 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer corroded

wiper switch insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,972 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

wiper switch insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2014 77,972 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear silencer corroded

wiper switch insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,417 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 52,588 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,497 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 46,830 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,830 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,434 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,749 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 CKY is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AR04 CKY, 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 CKY registered?

AR04 CKY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is AR04 CKY safe to buy?

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