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EO04 AKF

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,692 mi
Last recorded27,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 AKF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,692 miles

Battery loose

EML Light on

Light but general corrosion starting on underside of vehcile

Nearside Rear Outer rim slight damage

Offside Front inner rim damaged

Offside headlamp damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 27,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling road wheel fouling inner wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sub frame by anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery loose

EML Light on

Light but general corrosion starting on underside of vehcile

Nearside Rear Outer rim slight damage

Offside Front inner rim damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 27,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on

offside front tyre scrubbing arch on left lock and inner steering tie rod slioghtly catching on subframe

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,745 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 26,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,792 miles

Brake discs corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,442 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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EO04 AKF is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EO04 AKF, 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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EO04 AKF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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