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HV04 TKZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,397 mi
Last recorded65,397 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 TKZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 65,397 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 61,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust

Fail 28 Feb 2015

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust

Pass 3 Nov 2010 54,781 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,759 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,547 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,547 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,212 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2007 25,165 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 25,165 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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HV04 TKZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV04 TKZ, 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 HV04 TKZ registered?

HV04 TKZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is HV04 TKZ safe to buy?

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