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RN04 VSC

2004 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,191 mi
Last recorded93,191 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 VSC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 93,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,330 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,714 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,034 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,747 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,673 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,790 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 May 2014 75,879 miles

Exhaust mount broken

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 75,879 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust mount broken

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 66,707 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,707 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 52,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,921 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 49,921 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 44,764 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)

nsf tyre perrished

Fail 6 May 2010 44,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

nsf tyre perrished

Pass 23 May 2009 40,379 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 40,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2008 31,195 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)

Pass 20 May 2008 31,195 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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RN04 VSC is a 2004 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RN04 VSC, 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 RN04 VSC registered?

RN04 VSC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is RN04 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN04 VSC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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