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VK04 TXD

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,091 mi
Last recorded75,091 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,091 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,394 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 69,750 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Aug 2014 69,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,398 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2012 59,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,533 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,417 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 57,417 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,735 miles

FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 51,735 miles

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

FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,097 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 TXD is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK04 TXD?

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What year was VK04 TXD registered?

VK04 TXD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is VK04 TXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK04 TXD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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