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GW04 EBU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,122 mi
Last recorded74,122 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 EBU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2015 74,122 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Corrosion present under vehicle. Body damage to nearside rear sill.

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

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,335 miles

Bodywork damaged on nearside rear sill area.

Brake pedal antislip worn.

Corrosion present on various components under vehicle(some heavy).

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 60,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bodywork damaged on nearside rear sill area.

Brake pedal antislip worn.

Corrosion present on various components under vehicle(some heavy).

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension conponents slighty corroded

impact damage to front subframe

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

nearside rear shockabsorber has slight movement in lower joint

offside rear upper hub balljoint has slight movement

Fail 7 Aug 2013 55,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension conponents slighty corroded

impact damage to front subframe

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

nearside rear shockabsorber has slight movement in lower joint

offside rear upper hub balljoint has slight movement

Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Front number plate deteriorating

High level stop light inoperative

Low fuel level

Minor chips in screen

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

Nearside rear/front tie-bar outer joint has slight play

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

Slight damage to sills

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion.

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 14 Jul 2012 34,546 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,896 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,416 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,068 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight cracks in rear tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,772 miles

near side front tyre have cracking outer side wall off side front tyre have cracking outer edge near side rear tyre have bad cracking between the tread off side rear tyre have bad cracking between the tread

Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,828 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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GW04 EBU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GW04 EBU, 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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GW04 EBU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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