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SB04 ZDA

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,776 mi
Last recorded67,776 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 ZDA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 67,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,121 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting welded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 64,014 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs are pitted with lying (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 61,837 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 56,396 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 53,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,202 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 39,362 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,064 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 ZDA is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

SB04 ZDA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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