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VK04 HZN

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HZN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,390 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,323 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing slight movement o/s/r suspension arms

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,399 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine mil light

Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,325 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 61,325 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 57,118 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,857 miles

Slight noise N/S/R bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2012 52,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Slight noise N/S/R bearing

Pass 3 May 2011 46,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate damaged but secure and readable

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,705 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,409 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 30,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,760 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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VK04 HZN is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK04 HZN, 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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VK04 HZN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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