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SA04 CUY

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,598 mi
Last recorded76,598 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 CUY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,598 miles

clonk in steering

very rusty underneath

Fail 8 Sep 2020 76,595 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,510 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 76,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,348 miles

lots of surface corrosion of all under body components

parking brake low but locked out

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,304 miles

slight binding of o/s/f and n/s/r brakes

surface corrosion of all under body suspension parts

very little brake pedel travel

Pass 25 Apr 2015 76,165 miles

lots of underbody surface corrosion

slight binding of rear brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,052 miles

excessive surface corrosion of all suspension parts

Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,729 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 75,729 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 75,155 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 75,155 miles

noise from engine

offside rear brake efficiency slightly down on handbrake and footbrake

slight oil leak

slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2010 75,798 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 75,798 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,356 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 68,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,066 miles

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

both blades split

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,796 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 33,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,460 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 27,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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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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