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MW04 EEA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,167 mi
Last recorded61,167 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 EEA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,167 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

brake discs slightly pitted

front and rear suspension and subframes slightly corroded

steering rack inner joints have slight play

underbody and chassis undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,934 miles

offside front lower arm suspension ball joint has slight play

underbody slightly corroded and undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2017 60,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside front lower arm suspension ball joint has slight play

underbody slightly corroded and undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,281 miles

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

underbody heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,277 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre (outer sidewall) has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak from differential

Fail 17 Aug 2012 58,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak from differential

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front discs coroded on inside face

both rear discs well coroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2008 35,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 28,016 miles

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

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

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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MW04 EEA is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW04 EEA, 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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MW04 EEA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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