MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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clonk in steering
very rusty underneath
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
rear discs corroded
very rusty underneath
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexblowing (6.1.2 (a))
brake readings low but all 4 wheels locked out
knock from n/s front suspension no play found
rusty underneath
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexblowing (6.1.2 (a))
brake readings low but all 4 wheels locked out
knock from n/s front suspension no play found
rusty underneath
lots of surface corrosion of all under body components
parking brake low but locked out
rear discs pitted
slight binding of o/s/f and n/s/r brakes
surface corrosion of all under body suspension parts
very little brake pedel travel
lots of underbody surface corrosion
slight binding of rear brakes
excessive surface corrosion of all suspension parts
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
offside front tyre rubbing inner plastic arch on lock
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
noise from engine
offside rear brake efficiency slightly down on handbrake and footbrake
slight oil leak
slight surface corrosion
noise from engine
offside rear brake efficiency slightly down on handbrake and footbrake
slight oil leak
slight surface corrosion
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
hand brake ratchet worn
o/s/r tyre outer wall has small split in it
wear in n/s/f shock absorber lower bush
wear in n/s/r lower suspension bush
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
centre brakew light inop
hand brake leaver pivot worn
n/s/f shock absorbere lower bush worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both blades split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
coolant pipes under veh leaking
h/brake long travel
o/s/r handbrake leaver on caliper siff
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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SA04 CUY is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 SA04 CUY, 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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SA04 CUY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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