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OU05 VLA

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,138 mi
Last recorded64,138 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 VLA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,331 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,058 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,607 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,390 miles

windscreen washer pipes leaking slightly underside of bonnet

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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OU05 VLA is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU05 VLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 VLA registered?

OU05 VLA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is OU05 VLA safe to buy?

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