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VF04 PDX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,417 mi
Last recorded50,417 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 PDX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,334 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,713 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 45,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,719 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tailpipe bracket deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,466 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded through but still adequately supported

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,231 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 39,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,139 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front inner tyre worn

Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,889 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)

slight scratch on outer edge of wiper sweep in zone "b" but not effecting drivers view of road.

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 PDX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF04 PDX registered?

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

Is VF04 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF04 PDX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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