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VK04 JBX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,138 mi
Last recorded77,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge stept tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 77,138 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge stept tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,618 miles

rear upper center stop light inop

Fail 1 Jun 2016 62,618 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear upper center stop light inop

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,609 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin 2 mill

slight misting to n/s/f o/s/f shockers

some corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,513 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center upper stop light inop

some corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center upper stop light inop

some corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,884 miles

both front shock absorber lower mounting joints have slight play

both rear tyres close to wear limit and started to crack on sidewall

Pass 12 May 2011 29,937 miles

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

centre brake light inop

clutch pedal cover missing

play in hand brake lever

Fail 10 May 2011 29,936 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre brake light inop

clutch pedal cover missing

play in hand brake lever

Pass 26 May 2010 25,574 miles

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

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,975 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 21,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 May 2008 19,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear pads worn

rear tyres worn close to minimum limit

Pass 31 May 2008 19,272 miles

rear pads worn

rear tyres worn close to minimum limit

Pass 21 May 2007 14,416 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 14,416 miles

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

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 JBX 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 57.9%.

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 JBX, 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 JBX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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