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GV04 DWL

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 DWL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,852 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 74,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 70,541 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,178 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 68,178 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 64,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

chips to windscreen

Pass 31 May 2011 60,355 miles

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

Some play in both front shock absorber lower bearing / bush.

Pass 26 May 2010 52,657 miles

Engine ilde is hunting. Difficult to maintain fast ilde speed , Idle CO emissions just past. Lambda fast idle emissions just passed.

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

Pass 26 May 2009 45,000 miles

front inner brake pads look to be low.

Pass 29 May 2008 37,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,209 miles

near side rear tyre worn to the legal limit and has a nail in the tread.

off side rear tyre worn near to wear indicators

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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GV04 DWL is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV04 DWL, 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 GV04 DWL registered?

GV04 DWL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is GV04 DWL safe to buy?

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