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VF04 NZK

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,232 mi
Last recorded92,232 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 92,232 miles

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)

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

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 wiper split but clearing screen effectively

engine light on

general corrosion underneath including clutch metal pipe

slight oil leak from engine oil filter

Fail 10 May 2018 92,232 miles

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

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)

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

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 wiper split but clearing screen effectively

engine light on

general corrosion underneath including clutch metal pipe

slight oil leak from engine oil filter

Fail 27 Jun 2016 92,219 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

engine management light illuminated

wiper motor noisey

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,731 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 90,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 79,316 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 79,218 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake discs corroded

oil level low

Pass 17 May 2011 67,499 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,980 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 45,969 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,501 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 31,501 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 15,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,680 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 NZK is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NZK, 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 NZK registered?

VF04 NZK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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