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LR04 ZNT

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 ZNT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 78,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 71,924 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 71,921 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 69,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 69,051 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Fail 3 May 2019 69,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear outer sill/rear corroded not considered excessive

Offside Front headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Offside Rear outer sill/rear corroded not considered excessive

various points of surface corrosion underside

Pass 5 May 2018 67,472 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

body corrosion

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2018 67,472 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2017 66,046 miles

Coolant leak front to rear under vehicle ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlamp output slightly diminished

Offside Front tyre valve showing deterioration

exhaust showing corrosion

registration plate bulb holder slightly loose (working)

vehicle presented with low coolant

Fail 6 May 2017 66,046 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed engine compartment (1.9.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak front to rear under vehicle ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlamp output slightly diminished

Offside Front tyre valve showing deterioration

exhaust showing corrosion

vehicle presented with low coolant

Pass 7 May 2016 63,620 miles

emissions fluctuating / warning lamp on dash

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash

exhaust showing corrosion

number plate light bulb holder insecure but still working

off side front brake hose ferrule showing slight corrosion

off side front road wheel valve showing deterioration

off side rear tyre tread perishing

rear foot brake and hand brakes not locking out / stiff .

various rear suspension bushes worn

vehicle has been road tested / knock detected on rear axle / a further examination requierd

Fail 6 May 2016 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure engine compartment (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt there is slight play in ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

emissions fluctuating / warning lamp on dash

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash

exhaust showing corrosion

number plate light bulb holder insecure but still working

off side front brake hose ferrule showing slight corrosion

off side front road wheel valve showing deterioration

off side rear tyre tread perishing

rear foot brake and hand brakes not locking out / stiff .

various rear suspension bushes worn

vehicle has been road tested / knock detected on rear axle / a further examination requierd

Pass 13 May 2015 61,502 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 61,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2014 57,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 57,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 49,081 miles

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)

n/s steering rack balljoint worn

Fail 10 May 2013 49,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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.C.1b)

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

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)

n/s steering rack balljoint worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s font tyre sidewall cracking badly

Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust support bracket broken

n/s font tyre sidewall cracking badly

n/s/front brake disc badly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside 1 of 2 screen washer jets blocked

offside front brake disc inner surface condition very poor

Fail 24 Feb 2011 37,395 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside 1 of 2 screen washer jets blocked

offside front brake disc inner surface condition very poor

Fail 7 Feb 2011 37,383 miles

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

both front tyres cracking borderline

exhaust blowing slightly at rear flexi pipe

slight corrosion to offside inner brake discs

slight play in nearside drag link

Fail 11 Feb 2010 32,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

condition of both front tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,068 miles

condition of both front tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,225 miles

play in both track rods

Fail 11 Feb 2009 26,225 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

play in both track rods

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 14,751 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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LR04 ZNT is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LR04 ZNT, 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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LR04 ZNT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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