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VF04 NZN

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,284 mi
Last recorded91,284 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 NZN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,284 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 91,280 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,605 miles

Front to rear clutch line starting to corrode

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

Pass 9 May 2018 81,178 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 81,175 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 81,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Upper wishbone, inner bushes worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Upper wishbone, inner bushes worn. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,639 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 79,639 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,315 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rings (3.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear both handbrake readings low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,953 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 75,945 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,970 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 65,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,175 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,099 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,971 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 37,971 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 NZN is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NZN, 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 NZN registered?

VF04 NZN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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