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GF04 VBG

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,033 mi
Last recorded66,033 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VBG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,033 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,957 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s & o/s rear inner sills slightly rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,957 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s & o/s rear inner sills slightly rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,834 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,834 miles

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2012 61,592 miles

oil leaks

rear brake discs getting rusty

rear tyres getting low

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 18 May 2012 61,592 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

rear brake discs getting rusty

rear tyres getting low

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,000 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,706 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 48,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

siseplay in handbrake

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,103 miles

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

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

siseplay in handbrake

Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,105 miles

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)

has slight play in offside rear hub upper ball joint.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 36,641 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GF04 VBG is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF04 VBG, 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 GF04 VBG registered?

GF04 VBG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is GF04 VBG safe to buy?

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