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EO04 ARF

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,878 mi
Last recorded90,878 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 ARF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,878 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 90,878 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 85,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,253 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,658 miles

front disc very poor

Fail 8 Apr 2014 55,653 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

front disc very poor

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,926 miles

engine fault lamp on

engine has oil leaks

o/s/front suspension arm corroded

o/s/front tyre heavlly perished

Fail 25 Apr 2013 53,926 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine fault lamp on

engine has oil leaks

o/s/front suspension arm corroded

o/s/front tyre heavlly perished

Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,996 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine warning light on

offside front tyre showing cracking inbetween tread wear bars

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,950 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 49,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,422 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 41,403 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2009 41,276 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

nearside rear brake disc inner face slightly corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Feb 2008 37,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,421 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 29,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ARF is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ARF, 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 EO04 ARF registered?

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

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