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EO04 MXX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 MXX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,472 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,172 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,403 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 81,395 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,285 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side front brake disc coroded on outer edge

Off side rear tyre has a small split on the inside wall

Parking brake lever has sideways movement in the off position

Steering rack weeping around pinion

Fail 13 Jun 2011 67,292 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side front brake disc coroded on outer edge

Off side rear tyre has a small split on the inside wall

Parking brake lever has sideways movement in the off position

Steering rack weeping around pinion

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,563 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake lever rocks from side to side when off

rear brake discs are worn

Fail 12 Jun 2010 56,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake lever rocks from side to side when off

rear brake discs are worn

rear tyre wear is uneven

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,211 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 46,211 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,132 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,286 miles

rear number plate backing starting to seperate

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 MXX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

EO04 MXX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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