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MD04 EUJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,443 mi
Last recorded74,443 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 EUJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 74,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 74,442 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 72,921 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 72,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 70,664 miles

Genaral corrosion under vehicle

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,453 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 67,453 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 63,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 61,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,713 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box detteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 48,243 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,083 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,190 miles

All 4 discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,379 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 25,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,719 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,671 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 17,664 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,850 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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MD04 EUJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD04 EUJ, 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 MD04 EUJ registered?

MD04 EUJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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