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GK04 NLC

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 NLC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 114,991 miles

most suspension components show corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2019 114,991 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

most suspension components show corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 114,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front and Rear (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 85,825 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,569 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,312 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 123,130 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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GK04 NLC is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK04 NLC, 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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GK04 NLC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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