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DE04 VXM

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VXM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,564 miles

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

engine oil leak

movement at steering wheel (just acceptable)

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush/mounting worn(just acceptable)

o/s/r suspension arm outer bush worn

Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

movement at steering wheel (just acceptable)

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

o/s/f lower shock absorber bush/mounting worn(just acceptable)

o/s/r suspension arm outer bush worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,904 miles

all brake discs corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing play(just acceptable)

slight play in o/s and n/s track rod ends

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm joint

steering column bushes worn

Fail 26 Sep 2014 67,903 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing play(just acceptable)

slight play in o/s and n/s track rod ends

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm joint

steering column bushes worn

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,949 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 47,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,343 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,694 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,026 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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DE04 VXM is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE04 VXM, 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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DE04 VXM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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