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J222 SLO

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,695 mi
Last recorded68,695 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 SLO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,907 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,165 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 57,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,908 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2015 51,908 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,600 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,280 miles

front to rear metal coolant pipe corroded and leaking

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

oil filter corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 37,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear metal coolant pipe corroded and leaking

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

oil filter corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 34,912 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,472 miles

rear silencer securing band loose

Fail 2 Nov 2007 32,465 miles

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

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

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

rear silencer securing band loose

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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J222 SLO is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J222 SLO, 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 J222 SLO registered?

J222 SLO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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