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RA04 DVC

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,852 mi
Last recorded63,852 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 DVC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,852 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 63,852 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,391 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

stong advise front discs worn inner edge

strong advise o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 23 Mar 2009 62,391 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f bumper

stong advise front discs worn inner edge

strong advise o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 23 Jul 2008 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,150 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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RA04 DVC is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA04 DVC, 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 RA04 DVC registered?

RA04 DVC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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