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GR04 WAE

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,270 mi
Last recorded76,270 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 WAE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,270 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,529 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 75,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,038 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,520 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,433 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 70,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,072 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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch hose corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2009 55,688 miles

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

exhaust in poor condtion

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,574 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 45,574 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre/s are perished in tread 185/55/15

nearside front brake pad getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,107 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 34,107 miles

Centre Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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GR04 WAE is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GR04 WAE, 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 GR04 WAE registered?

GR04 WAE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is GR04 WAE safe to buy?

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