MOT Status
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81,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive underside, source hidden (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine seeping oil
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front to rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine seeping oil
Underbody corroded
Baffles loose in Rear box
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear box corroded
Slight surface corrosion on underside
Coolant leak pipes under car ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer door handle loose in door
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn movement in lever (3.1.5)
exhaust flanges rusty
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside door handle loose in door
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn movement in lever (3.1.5)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs inner faces very rusty (3.5.1i)
exhaust flanges rusty
osf top ball joint has minor lift
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hi-level brake light not working
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight fluctuation on o/s/rear footbrake
o/s/rear brake disc is rusting in places
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/rear brake disc is rusting in places
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DP04 JEP is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DP04 JEP, 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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DP04 JEP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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