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VF04 NZS

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,178 mi
Last recorded76,178 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 NZS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,215 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 75,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,879 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 73,879 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,131 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 28,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,787 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,290 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,105 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 60,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,552 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,889 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,738 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,455 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 36,455 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,468 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 30,468 miles

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

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 NZS is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

VF04 NZS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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