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CW04 UJJ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 UJJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 93,814 miles

Both rear brake discs inner faces are corroded around the edge

Both rear tyres have cracks to their tread

Fail 23 May 2016 93,814 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear brake discs inner faces are corroded around the edge

Both rear tyres have cracks to their tread

Pass 26 May 2015 92,285 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 92,284 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,457 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,505 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s wiper split

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,565 miles

Full length clutch hydraulic pipe corroded.

N/S/F disc has slight restricted free movement.

O/S/F disc has slight restricted free movement.

O/S/R disc has slight restricted free movement.

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

Rear discs slightly worn.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 60,565 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Full length clutch hydraulic pipe corroded.

N/S/F disc has slight restricted free movement.

O/S/F disc has slight restricted free movement.

O/S/R disc has slight restricted free movement.

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

Rear discs slightly worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,495 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,431 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,656 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 30,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CW04 UJJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc 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 CW04 UJJ, 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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CW04 UJJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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