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VK04 JBY

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,543 mi
Last recorded61,543 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 JBY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 61,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 61,542 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,381 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,890 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust strap broke

Fail 2 Sep 2016 56,449 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust strap broke

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 51,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs rusty

silencer strap broken

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Fail 23 Sep 2013 49,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs rusty

silencer strap broken

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,254 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,824 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 45,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,017 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,376 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,320 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 32,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 JBY is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JBY, 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 VK04 JBY registered?

VK04 JBY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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