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VF04 NZX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,873 mi
Last recorded69,873 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 NZX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,873 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2020 69,871 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,140 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,533 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 62,532 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,410 miles

Offside Front Rack end has slight play

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

back box outer case slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 62,407 miles

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

Offside Front Rack end has slight play

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

back box outer case slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,895 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak in centre of vehicle

front brake discs have signs of corrosion on inner faces detected

front sub-frame has areas of corrosion detected

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators detected

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

rear exhaust mount strap corroded and broken but system still secure

Fail 3 Nov 2015 60,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak in centre of vehicle

front brake discs have signs of corrosion on inner faces detected

front sub-frame has areas of corrosion detected

nearside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators detected

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

rear exhaust mount strap corroded and broken but system still secure

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 49,180 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2013 49,179 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2012 42,011 miles

Coolant leak

nsf upper suspension ball joint play

osr upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,012 miles

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

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

ns mirror lens cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2011 33,850 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

ns mirror lens cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,253 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,451 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 NZX is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NZX, 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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VF04 NZX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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