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MT04 EWB

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,819 mi
Last recorded51,819 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 EWB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,819 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 51,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2014 47,497 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 47,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,606 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,664 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,252 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 31,782 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 31,699 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,397 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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MT04 EWB is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT04 EWB, 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 MT04 EWB registered?

MT04 EWB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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