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MG04 CDT

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,813 mi
Last recorded65,813 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 CDT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,813 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 65,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 65,798 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 65,784 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working switch missing (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Switch missing (3.4 (a))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 64,644 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 64,644 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 62,428 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 62,424 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 62,138 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 62,132 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 14 May 2015 61,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall

slight wear nearside front lower shock absorber bush

Fail 30 Apr 2015 61,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall

slight wear nearside front lower shock absorber bush

Pass 17 May 2014 60,944 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 10 May 2014 60,914 miles

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.B.7)

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

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

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

coolant level low

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 4 May 2013 59,094 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 59,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 55,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,865 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 25,606 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,113 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 18,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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MG04 CDT is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MG04 CDT, 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 MG04 CDT registered?

MG04 CDT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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