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SE04 ZWT

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,358 mi
Last recorded71,358 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 ZWT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 71,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 69,346 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 69,334 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,843 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,088 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 64,815 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,120 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 56,107 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,343 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 37,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (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 3 Nov 2010 35,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,825 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 27,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 21,285 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,922 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 16,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,790 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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SE04 ZWT is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SE04 ZWT, 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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SE04 ZWT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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