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AW04 FEG

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,256 mi
Last recorded96,256 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 FEG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,256 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs rusted

under seal applied

Fail 8 Sep 2022 96,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs rusted

under seal applied

Pass 16 May 2018 95,945 miles

Front o/s & n/s body mountings corroded

Front o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear front subframe mounting corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 92,395 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe Mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,041 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,047 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 1,179 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,924 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 44,924 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 35,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,980 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

offside and nearside front tyre treads are begining to crack and perish

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,657 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 16,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,154 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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AW04 FEG is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AW04 FEG, 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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AW04 FEG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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