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LT04 LCV

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

27,912 mi
Last recorded27,912 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 LCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 27,912 miles

Alternator light on, lack of power affecting all systems

Corrosion to all brake/suspension components

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 27,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Alternator light on, lack of power affecting all systems

Corrosion to all brake/suspension components

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 25,993 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 25,993 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working N/s , o/s (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 25,984 miles

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

Stop lamp not working N/s , o/s (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.6mm/ worn out on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,026 miles

Rear N/s , o/s tyres perrishing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 24,026 miles

Stop lamp not working All lamps (1.2.1b)

Rear N/s , o/s tyres perrishing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,100 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s, o/s rear tyre sidewalls perrishing

o/s window does not wind up

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 3 Aug 2015 21,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s, o/s rear tyre sidewalls perrishing

o/s window does not wind up

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,780 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,885 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 29,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF side wall cut

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,980 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,403 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 19,403 miles

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

handbrake cable to tight

Fail 5 Jul 2009 19,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 13,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,185 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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LT04 LCV is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LT04 LCV, 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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LT04 LCV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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