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LT04 LDC

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 LDC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 78,209 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 78,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2017 78,081 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Horn not working both buttons (1.6.2a)

Horn not working both buttons (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing snaped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak and level on min ()

a part in thr nearside head light is insecure but not affecting the light at time of test

all brake discs in poor condition

clutch hose/pipe insecure

exhaust deteriorated

support brace has been welded to the sub-frame (not bolted)

vehicle has a smell of coolent and the front to rear pipes very corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 78,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position very stiff with rust (8.4.1)

under floor coolant pipes corroded

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Feb 2016 75,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,119 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,237 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,574 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,690 miles

nearside washer not working

Fail 6 Feb 2012 32,686 miles

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

nearside washer not working

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,157 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,912 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,569 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 LDC is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LDC, 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 LDC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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