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EP04 TNL

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,446 mi
Last recorded38,446 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 TNL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 38,446 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,402 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2017 38,248 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside front tyres cracked/deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2016 37,928 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also heavily perished (185/55-15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre also heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded, only just met the brake efficiency test (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2016 37,928 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also heavily perished (185/55-15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tyre also heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded, only just met the brake efficiency test (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,192 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,932 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,416 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 31,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 28,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 24,825 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,536 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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EP04 TNL is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EP04 TNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EP04 TNL registered?

EP04 TNL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is EP04 TNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP04 TNL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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