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VN04 PHK

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,413 mi
Last recorded83,413 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 PHK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,384 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,653 miles

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 77,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,323 miles

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 74,297 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,404 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,913 miles

advisory.both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,040 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 55,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,516 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,348 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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VN04 PHK is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN04 PHK, 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

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What year was VN04 PHK registered?

VN04 PHK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VN04 PHK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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