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PJ04 TBY

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,390 mi
Last recorded54,390 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 TBY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 54,390 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 49,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm has slight play

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play

front subframe has surface corrosion

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,678 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm surface corroded

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

front subframe surface corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs surface corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers surface corroded

rear subframe surfaca corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 45,677 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm surface corroded

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)

front subframe surface corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs surface corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers surface corroded

rear subframe surfaca corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 40,822 miles

front and rear coil springs surface corroded

front and rear subframes surface corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low (2mm)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,581 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 36,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

offside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear brake disc signs of over-heating

Pass 4 Jan 2014 31,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 26,649 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,403 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 20,722 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 18,263 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 18,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 15,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,929 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,506 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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PJ04 TBY is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ04 TBY, 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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PJ04 TBY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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