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EX04 EVY

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,600 mi
Last recorded72,600 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 EVY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 72,154 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 72,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,546 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 70,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,185 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,077 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 47,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,011 miles

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

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

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

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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EX04 EVY is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX04 EVY, 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 EX04 EVY registered?

EX04 EVY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EX04 EVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 EVY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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