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GR04 WBY

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,443 mi
Last recorded63,443 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 WBY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 63,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened top corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid slightly discolored

clutch fluid slightly discolored

Fail 1 Sep 2021 63,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid slightly discolored

clutch fluid slightly discolored

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 55,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,307 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,297 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 52,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Front mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,724 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)

all four discs worn and corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 48,724 miles

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

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)

all four discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,657 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 26,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,636 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,894 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)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 14,487 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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GR04 WBY is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR04 WBY, 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 GR04 WBY registered?

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

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