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VK04 HZV

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,414 mi
Last recorded71,414 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HZV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 71,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 71,390 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to insecure front subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 71,379 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Feb 2020 71,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also has temp repair (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all underside corroded

handbrake 16% on limit

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

all underside corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and tail corroded and slight blow (7.1.2)

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

corrosion and rust to both front and rear suspension components and chassis

rear handbrake cables dust covers perished

throttle cable sticking

Fail 27 Apr 2016 69,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and tail corroded and slight blow (7.1.2)

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

corrosion and rust to both front and rear suspension components and chassis

rear handbrake cables dust covers perished

throttle cable sticking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,181 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 63,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,324 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 58,324 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 47,421 miles

Both rear tyres near limit

Fail 11 May 2012 47,415 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Both rear tyres near limit

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded on inside

Strap around back box broken

Pass 2 Apr 2011 35,065 miles

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

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

rear brake discs scored & pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,971 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 23,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,516 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,516 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 13,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,099 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres cracking along tread pattern

front + rear subframes heavy corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2008 13,099 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres cracking along tread pattern

front + rear subframes heavy corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,298 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

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 HZV is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HZV, 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 HZV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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