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PE04 FRN

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,612 mi
Last recorded81,612 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 FRN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,612 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 81,595 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,805 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 73,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. near side front is odd (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,645 miles

slight blow exhaust

Fail 3 Aug 2016 65,645 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight blow exhaust

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,810 miles

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

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

both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing low inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2015 58,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing low inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,435 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,706 miles

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to crack

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,719 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 34,719 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,045 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 32,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,020 miles

corrosion front discs

rear sills damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,324 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 18,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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PE04 FRN is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE04 FRN, 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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PE04 FRN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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