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HW04 AYL

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,644 mi
Last recorded54,644 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 AYL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,644 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,954 miles

Nearside front wheel slight noise when rotated

Offside rear upper ball joint slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 50,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front wheel slight noise when rotated

Offside rear upper ball joint slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,273 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 5 Mar 2012 46,273 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,793 miles

Both rear brake discs are in a poor condition

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,512 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,502 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in both front steering rack arms

slight play in rear offside suspension

Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,974 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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HW04 AYL 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 72.7%.

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 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 HW04 AYL, 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 HW04 AYL registered?

HW04 AYL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is HW04 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW04 AYL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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