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SB04 EFN

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,802 mi
Last recorded21,802 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 EFN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,457 miles

advise slight play n/s susp

Fail 16 Apr 2011 21,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2010 19,556 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 19,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,650 miles

Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,917 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 11,889 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SB04 EFN is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB04 EFN, 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 SB04 EFN registered?

SB04 EFN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is SB04 EFN safe to buy?

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