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EP04 VBC

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,717 mi
Last recorded80,717 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,717 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,485 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 78,551 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,981 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 57,340 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 46,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,375 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 36,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,138 miles

Bubbles in screen. Slight binding of n/s/r brake.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 22,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Slight binding of n/s/r brake. Bubbles in screen A zone.

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 VBC is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

EP04 VBC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is EP04 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP04 VBC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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