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CU02 GAV

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 GAV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,991 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,968 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,525 miles

Metal clutch pipe corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,026 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 35,018 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,867 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,342 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs showing corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2010 30,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,803 miles

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

center rear stop light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,908 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 21,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 15,258 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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CU02 GAV is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU02 GAV, 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 CU02 GAV registered?

CU02 GAV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for CU02 GAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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