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OE04 NMZ

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,550 mi
Last recorded99,550 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 NMZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2017 99,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 98,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,756 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,903 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 81,835 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,444 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 5 Jul 2012 71,444 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,725 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,889 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,029 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,029 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,584 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 44,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,181 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower shock absorber mount slight play

n/s/r lower shock absorber mount slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2007 34,109 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower shock absorber mount slight play

n/s/r lower shock absorber mount slight play

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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OE04 NMZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OE04 NMZ, 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 OE04 NMZ registered?

OE04 NMZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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