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PK04 WSY

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,689 mi
Last recorded64,689 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 WSY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 64,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in offside steering rack arm

windscreen chipped zone b

Fail 12 Jul 2019 64,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth.195/45r1684wxl (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake warning light sometimes comes on

slight play in offside steering rack arm

windscreen chipped zone b

Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 61,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 58,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 58,950 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure excess play wher arm bolts to hub (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,088 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,088 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,709 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,762 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,753 miles

Battery insecure

O/S/R tyre sidewall and N/S/F tyre sidewall have slight damage.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,682 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 25,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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PK04 WSY is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PK04 WSY, 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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PK04 WSY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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