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PA04 HHG

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,165 mi
Last recorded75,165 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 HHG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,165 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 75,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT to rear back box flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Filter blocked (3.5 (a))

Clutch pipe corroded, Front to rear.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 24 May 2016 72,641 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 72,641 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,285 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 64,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n.s.r.tyre worn to inner edge.

Pass 23 May 2013 61,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2013 61,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

age related cracks to the o.s.f.and n.s.f.tyres.

Pass 31 May 2012 55,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

age related cracks to the o.s.f and n.s.f.tyres.

the n.s windscreen washer is weak in operation.

Fail 30 May 2012 55,122 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

age related cracks to the o.s.f and n.s.f.tyres.

the n.s windscreen washer is weak in operation.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,051 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the front brake discs will need renewing next time the pads are renewed.

Pass 17 May 2010 41,843 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2010 41,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,009 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,061 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,386 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,785 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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PA04 HHG is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PA04 HHG, 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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PA04 HHG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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