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P3 APJ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,144 mi
Last recorded72,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 APJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,144 miles

Nearside Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,070 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,473 miles

Nearside Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,710 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,221 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 53,221 miles

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

age cracks in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,758 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 45,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,163 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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P3 APJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P3 APJ, 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 P3 APJ registered?

P3 APJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is P3 APJ safe to buy?

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