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RA04 DVX

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

rear brake disc,s corroded and worn

Fail 17 Mar 2016 82,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

rear brake disc,s corroded and worn

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,177 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 76,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,446 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,903 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 54,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,564 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 48,562 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 76,432 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 76,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2007 49,530 miles

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

front brake disc's wearing uneven.

front wipers starting to smear.

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 DVX is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DVX, 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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RA04 DVX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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