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EK04 UWD

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,934 mi
Last recorded122,934 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 UWD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 122,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underside rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2018 122,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

underside rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,229 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 113,133 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Coolant leak Expansion tank ()

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

Offside Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,598 miles

Offside Rear handbrake pivot slight sticking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 94,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 85,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,854 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 76,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 52,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,704 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,459 miles

Wear front tyres inner egde.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,108 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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EK04 UWD is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EK04 UWD, 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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EK04 UWD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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