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CU04 UKB

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,338 mi
Last recorded48,338 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UKB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2014 48,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,338 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,045 miles

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

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

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

near side rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Nov 2013 43,045 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

near side rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,581 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 39,581 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 17,705 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 17,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,665 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,568 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 12,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 10,314 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 8,509 miles

N/S wiper blade slightly worn

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UKB is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

CU04 UKB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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