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KG04 DZP

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,282 mi
Last recorded78,282 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 DZP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,282 miles

brake disc corroded

exhaust strap corroded

winter tyre fitted to nsf

Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,282 miles

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

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

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

brake disc corroded

exhaust strap corroded

winter tyre fitted to nsf

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,017 miles

brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,017 miles

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

brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,544 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low,nearside rear brake pads wearing low,front brake discs wearing.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 55,544 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low,nearside rear brake pads wearing low,front brake discs wearing.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,815 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,144 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 40,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad engine oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,521 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 31,521 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,559 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 17,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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KG04 DZP is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KG04 DZP, 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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KG04 DZP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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