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MG04 SUT

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,475 mi
Last recorded110,475 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,475 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,339 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 109,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,774 miles

Front wiper smearing screen

Nearside Rear ABS wire incorrectly routed

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 108,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wiper smearing screen

Nearside Rear ABS wire incorrectly routed

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,413 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in both rear suspension top ball joints.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 106,230 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 106,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,644 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 100,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,884 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,557 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 82,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 80,026 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 80,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 78,442 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,425 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,895 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,624 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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MG04 SUT is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SUT, 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 SUT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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