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CU04 UCJ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,224 mi
Last recorded25,224 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UCJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,224 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,049 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 18,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,926 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 17,926 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 17,908 miles

Brake discs getting rusty.

Rear tyres showing signs of wear.

Fail 22 May 2008 17,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake discs getting rusty.

Rear tyres showing signs of wear.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,389 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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CU04 UCJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

CU04 UCJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is CU04 UCJ safe to buy?

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