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C57 MGF

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,942 mi
Last recorded96,942 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC57 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 96,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,926 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 95,432 miles

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 27 May 2016 91,305 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 91,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 91,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front of REAR sub frame mountings (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,083 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 86,069 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,403 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 75,678 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 75,678 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,694 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 72,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 63,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,378 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 44,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,287 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,853 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 34,853 miles

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

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

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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C57 MGF is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C57 MGF, 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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C57 MGF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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