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OE04 UTP

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 UTP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 63,538 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 63,538 miles

Horn not working wire of under front (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 63,517 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both low (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm rusty and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front shock rattles when you knock on front of wheel no fluid leak

Offside Rear brake calp is moist with oil no leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,237 miles

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

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

bell housing bolt loose

Fail 1 Oct 2015 61,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Bell housing bolts were loose

Bolts in sub frame need bigger washers on bolts

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,352 miles

ALL FOUR DISC WORN

FRONT LINKS PLAY

Fail 6 Sep 2014 60,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ALL FOUR DISC WORN

FRONT LINKS PLAY

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,266 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 54,265 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,262 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 35,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,805 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 33,767 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,374 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 30,374 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,298 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 27,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,192 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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OE04 UTP is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UTP, 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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OE04 UTP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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