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SB04 TPF

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,258 mi
Last recorded43,258 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 TPF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 43,258 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting N/S + O/S Outer Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,576 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,037 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,674 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,093 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 20,013 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,137 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 TPF is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SB04 TPF, 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 TPF registered?

SB04 TPF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 May 2004.

Is SB04 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB04 TPF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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