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VF04 CYJ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,848 mi
Last recorded64,848 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 CYJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,639 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,582 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,173 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,751 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 62,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 61,260 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 61,260 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,546 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 53,888 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,426 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated close to limit.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,843 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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VF04 CYJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VF04 CYJ, 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 VF04 CYJ registered?

VF04 CYJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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