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RY04 DZG

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,387 mi
Last recorded71,387 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 DZG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,387 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,429 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 66,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 63,383 miles

all 4 tyres are starting to get low on tread

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge Suggest tracking be done ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge Suggest tracking be done ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,687 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 57,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,681 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 50,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,466 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,708 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,968 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,811 miles

nearside screen washer jet not working

nearside seat belt webbing frayed

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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RY04 DZG is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY04 DZG, 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 RY04 DZG registered?

RY04 DZG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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