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SB04 TKV

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,627 mi
Last recorded41,627 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 TKV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,627 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

oil residue on engine & gearbox

slight play in both front track rod ends

slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bush

Fail 26 Nov 2014 41,627 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs corroded

oil residue on engine & gearbox

slight play in both front track rod ends

slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,948 miles

Brake/clutch ferrules starting to corrode

Clutch pipe excessively corroded in clips (centre to rear)

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Slight play in Offside rear suspension upper ball joint

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper arm, inner bush

Unable to carry out full inspection to rear springs due to visability

Various damage to wheels and body

Various suspension and steering corroded

Wipers do not operate with washers, but work independantly

Fail 7 Oct 2013 39,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake/clutch ferrules starting to corrode

Clutch pipe excessively corroded in clips (centre to rear)

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Slight play in Offside rear suspension upper ball joint

Slight play in nearside rear suspension upper arm, inner bush

Unable to carry out full inspection to rear springs due to visability

Various damage to wheels and body

Various suspension and steering corroded

Wipers do not operate with washers, but work independantly

Pass 15 Apr 2012 36,939 miles

corrosion to floor pans & metal clutch pipe

heavy corrosion to subframe & suspension components / mountings

n/s/r tyre worn low & on edges starting to perrish

rear brake discs lipped & scored

surface corrosion to brake pipes

various marks & scratches to body work & alloy rims

Fail 13 Apr 2012 36,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to floor pans & metal clutch pipe

heavy corrosion to subframe & suspension components / mountings

n/s/r tyre worn low & on edges starting to perrish

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear brake discs lipped & scored

surface corrosion to brake pipes

various marks & scratches to body work & alloy rims

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,419 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,419 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,418 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,868 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 18,866 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 9,157 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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SB04 TKV is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TKV, 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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SB04 TKV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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