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GK04 UWH

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,640 mi
Last recorded63,640 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 UWH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 63,640 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,338 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 57,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 57,310 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe under centre of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,072 miles

Front both lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 56,023 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe nearside front mount corroded to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe offside front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,493 miles

Both front and rear subframes and some suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front road wheels (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,642 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four, front and rear, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 54,642 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four, front and rear, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,977 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,056 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,465 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 35,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 33,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,420 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,774 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,460 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut in nsf tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2008 26,460 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut in nsf tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,363 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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GK04 UWH is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GK04 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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