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GF04 VBV

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,704 mi
Last recorded56,704 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,384 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,384 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 55,653 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres have slight cracking

Fail 3 May 2013 55,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres have slight cracking

Pass 3 May 2012 53,384 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 53,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 52,229 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2011 52,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,140 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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GF04 VBV is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBV, 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 GF04 VBV registered?

GF04 VBV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is GF04 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 VBV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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