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OV04 LUZ

2004 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,101 mi
Last recorded65,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 LUZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 65,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,661 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,989 miles

Offside Washer jet poor

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,528 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 56,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,323 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 54,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 52,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,355 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,184 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,623 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 43,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,166 miles

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

Nearside headlamp fixings repaired or missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,157 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 35,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,023 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,022 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm

Offside door mirror interior aduster handle inoperative.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,907 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 18 Apr 2008 26,526 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 3 Apr 2007 25,446 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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OV04 LUZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OV04 LUZ, 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 OV04 LUZ registered?

OV04 LUZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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