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EN04 VME

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,957 mi
Last recorded81,957 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 VME
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 81,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,703 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,036 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,741 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 62,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,188 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,903 miles

offside rear light lens damaged no white light or sharp edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,964 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 37,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,461 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 34,461 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,040 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,163 miles

N/S/F Tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,677 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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EN04 VME is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EN04 VME, 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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What year was EN04 VME registered?

EN04 VME is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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