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MW04 EVD

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,745 mi
Last recorded45,745 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 EVD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front outer sills corroded but not considered to be structural

rear exhaust box deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,546 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 45,545 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,345 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 45,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PRS back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,432 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 12 Nov 2018 42,432 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 10 Nov 2017 39,286 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 39,283 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40ZR16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40zr16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,336 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 33,336 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,573 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,716 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn,scored and pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2011 24,716 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn,scored and pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 22,775 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on the inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2010 22,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on the inner faces

n/s/f tyre worn low on the inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,516 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,403 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit & worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2007 10,656 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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MW04 EVD is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW04 EVD, 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 EVD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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