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EP04 UYU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,228 mi
Last recorded92,228 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 UYU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 92,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,737 miles

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

Please note: Parking brakes need slight adjustment.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,094 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 87,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine mil light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,438 miles

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

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

engine mil light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,702 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,381 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,684 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 53,684 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2007 37,170 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 UYU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYU, 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 EP04 UYU registered?

EP04 UYU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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