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CG04 PJG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG04 PJG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 71,699 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 71,697 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 68,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 64,928 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 60,757 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 60,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 56,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,032 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 48,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 39,575 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2015 38,948 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,597 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre damaged

Fail 2 May 2013 37,908 miles

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

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing slightly low

o/s/r tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2013 37,908 miles

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing slightly low

o/s/r tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,112 miles

n/s wiper blade is beginning to split

Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,112 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper blade is beginning to split

Pass 3 May 2011 34,071 miles

centre stoplight is not illuminating but no wiring detected to light unit

Pass 4 May 2010 32,602 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,058 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 31,056 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,848 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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CG04 PJG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CG04 PJG, 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 CG04 PJG registered?

CG04 PJG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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