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VF04 CZE

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,096 mi
Last recorded90,096 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,096 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Starting to perish sidewall to tread

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 90,096 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Starting to perish sidewall to tread

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,988 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2014 79,820 miles

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

front to rear,lower coolant pipes are corroded.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,789 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 78,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 75,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,046 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,931 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 51,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,190 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,591 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 CZE is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VF04 CZE, 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 CZE registered?

VF04 CZE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2004.

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