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SC04 JSZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,413 mi
Last recorded47,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 JSZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,413 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,122 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 40,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,202 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 30,051 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced both mounts o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front and rear tyre sizes different

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,928 miles

INNER SURFACES OF FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,214 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODINGG

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,910 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 19,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,897 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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SC04 JSZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC04 JSZ, 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 SC04 JSZ registered?

SC04 JSZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is SC04 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC04 JSZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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