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VF04 PDU

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,256 mi
Last recorded55,256 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,256 miles

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

under body car corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2017 55,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

under body car corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,558 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,423 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,904 miles

o/s/f tyre servely perished

Fail 20 Aug 2014 41,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

o/s/f tyre servely perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,794 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 37,789 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,449 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 32,439 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,635 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,011 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 23,010 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,223 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 19,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,792 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 PDU is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PDU, 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 PDU registered?

VF04 PDU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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