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SC04 PKU

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,908 mi
Last recorded66,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 PKU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 64,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,883 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded at back box

Fail 24 Apr 2018 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Been repaired before but corroded close to previous repair. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also very badly perished (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Been repaired before and is corroded close to previous repair. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly corroded at back box

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,808 miles

N/S wiper has slight tear

N/S/R tyre cracked & perished

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 59,807 miles

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

N/S wiper has slight tear

N/S/R tyre cracked & perished

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

Pass 4 May 2016 58,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened there has been a plate welded into place and covered in black paint (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in a protective wax

Fail 19 Jun 2015 55,007 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in a protective wax

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,103 miles

clutch operation stiff

lower brake effort on o/s parking brake

o/s/f body mounting corroded ( body not insecure)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,101 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator belt perished

clutch operation stiff

horn inop on left switch

lower brake effort on o/s parking brake

n/s/f ABS wiring insecure

o/s/f body mounting corroded ( body not insecure)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,014 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,955 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 50,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,594 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear water pipe correded and leaking at front end

Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,824 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 PKU is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SC04 PKU, 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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SC04 PKU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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