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EX04 EWR

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,435 mi
Last recorded67,435 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 EWR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,435 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 67,435 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 67,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

rear exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2019 66,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,672 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 63,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 60,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,743 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 58,743 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 56,251 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 56,250 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 46,178 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 46,176 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,706 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)

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 EWR is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EWR, 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 EWR registered?

EX04 EWR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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