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SB04 ZDP

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,031 mi
Last recorded85,031 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

supplementary Restrait System warning lamp does not illumanate atall

various brake slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various brake slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,975 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 76,974 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,639 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,304 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 68,303 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2010 64,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,552 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,861 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 55,854 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,654 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 ZDP is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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