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SG04 SEZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,652 mi
Last recorded48,652 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 SEZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,652 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 48,644 miles

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake pad (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,971 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 47,965 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,602 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Jul 2017 46,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,376 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,640 miles

some movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,931 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,430 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,844 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,692 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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SG04 SEZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG04 SEZ, 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 SG04 SEZ registered?

SG04 SEZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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