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EO04 RZF

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,346 mi
Last recorded97,346 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 97,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,343 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake disc inner surrfaces showing light surface corrosion nearside and offside

Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,752 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,389 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,665 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,600 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,794 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,824 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2012 73,235 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre excessively perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,315 miles

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

coolant metal pipe underneath corroded and starting to weep slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,315 miles

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

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

coolant metal pipe underneath corroded and starting to weep slightly

Pass 24 May 2010 68,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 65,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 63,604 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber bush

slight water leak on water pipe

Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 RZF is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EO04 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

EO04 RZF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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