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LW04 DWE

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,806 mi
Last recorded54,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 DWE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,806 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)

airbag warning light on

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2011 54,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

SRS light stays on

Pass 28 May 2010 44,925 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 44,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

handbrake has slight reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2009 37,743 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 25,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

evedence of both front & rear tyres catching the bodywork, but not detectable on static checks

Pass 19 May 2007 19,153 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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LW04 DWE is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LW04 DWE, 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 LW04 DWE registered?

LW04 DWE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is LW04 DWE safe to buy?

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