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VK04 JCJ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 JCJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 69,585 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 69,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,463 miles

front tyres have age related cracking

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,363 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,680 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 68,680 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,638 miles

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

all discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,021 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 60,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Emission test failing

unable to check for other play in suspension and steering components due to excessive play in the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,390 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,348 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2009 46,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 46,431 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2008 40,832 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,986 miles

all four tyre treads starting to crack

rear nearside tyre on wear bars

rear offside tyre approching wear bars

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 JCJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JCJ, 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 JCJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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