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RF04 ZKS

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,565 mi
Last recorded40,565 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 ZKS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,295 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,666 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,403 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,080 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,972 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,720 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 30,720 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,249 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 25,138 miles

Oil leak

brake servo slightly damp.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 25,132 miles

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

Oil leak

brake servo slightly damp.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs pitted,corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,823 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 17,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front Wipers worn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,017 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front Wipers worn

Pass 8 May 2008 9,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 5,940 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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RF04 ZKS is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF04 ZKS, 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 RF04 ZKS registered?

RF04 ZKS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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