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ET04 VBE

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,128 mi
Last recorded50,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VBE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,128 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,437 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,733 miles

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,645 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,029 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 21,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2008 19,684 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 17,294 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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ET04 VBE is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ET04 VBE, 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 ET04 VBE registered?

ET04 VBE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is ET04 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 VBE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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