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RA04 DVZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,186 mi
Last recorded59,186 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 DVZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,052 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear silancer corrodet on exhaust

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 52,600 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear silancer corrodet on exhaust

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,558 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 46,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,042 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 41,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,244 miles

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

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)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 36,244 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,689 miles

rear brake discs scored on inside and front discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 26,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs scored on inside and front discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,149 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 23,141 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,963 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 16,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2007 12,549 miles

o/s front tyre outer wall evidence of a bulge developing advise change

Fail 26 May 2007 12,549 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s front tyre outer wall evidence of a bulge developing advise change

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 DVZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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