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CV04 HEN

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,898 mi
Last recorded86,898 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 HEN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 86,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,010 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 79,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,117 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,316 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 67,961 miles

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

front discs corroded and worn.inner of disc.

Fail 11 May 2012 67,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs corroded and worn.inner of disc.

Pass 10 May 2011 64,437 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 8 May 2010 51,794 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 8 May 2010 51,794 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,064 miles

offside front brake binding

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

botn front tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,064 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

botn front tyres deteriorating

offside front brake binding

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,414 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 36,414 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,613 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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CV04 HEN is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CV04 HEN, 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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CV04 HEN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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