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CU04 CBY

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,428 mi
Last recorded76,428 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 CBY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,428 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,916 miles

2 x rear tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,233 miles

brake peddal slight sponginess

Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

foot brake spongy

srs light not lighting

Fail 19 Sep 2014 68,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant pipe leak under car

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,003 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 58,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,834 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,219 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,468 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 49,468 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,487 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 36,250 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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CU04 CBY is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CU04 CBY, 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 CU04 CBY registered?

CU04 CBY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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