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MG04 EPS

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 EPS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,290 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 68,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,548 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,835 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 58,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,571 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 55,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,071 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,639 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 49,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,333 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,582 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 24,826 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,843 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,308 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 19,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EPS is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MG04 EPS, 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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MG04 EPS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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