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PJ04 VSV

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,977 mi
Last recorded64,977 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 VSV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 64,977 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 64,977 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 63,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,825 miles

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,900 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,331 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,451 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,343 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,253 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre has slight buldge on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,927 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,750 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 36,745 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,129 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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,978 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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,879 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,002 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 VSV is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PJ04 VSV, 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 PJ04 VSV registered?

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

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