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PE04 VTW

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,594 mi
Last recorded48,594 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 VTW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 48,594 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 43,675 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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,552 miles

slight play to offside rear upper ball joint

surface corrosion forming to front subframe and lower arms

Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,374 miles

BOTH FRONT lower arms rusting

N/S/R BRAKE DISC IN VERY POOR CONDITION RUSTED AND PITTED

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

O/S/R tyre cracking and perrishing in tread 205/50/15

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres cracking and perrishing in tread 185/55/15

Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,742 miles

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

nearside rear disc inner face scored and pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,321 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 20,321 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,939 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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PE04 VTW is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PE04 VTW, 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 PE04 VTW registered?

PE04 VTW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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