MOT Status
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83,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frt to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arm mounting to subframe areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arm mounting to subframe areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
clutch hydraulic pipe corroded
Emissions unable to be completed test aborted as overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very weak and only hit screen just above scuttle (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split and smear (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frt to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arm mounting to subframe areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arm mounting to subframe areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
clutch hydraulic pipe corroded
service brake and parking brake failures are for rear axle poor effort both sides and neither side locking in rollers even on park brake
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust clamp corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
wipers starting to split
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RA04 LFL is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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