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VO04 AEN

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,227 mi
Last recorded88,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 AEN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,227 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 88,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,027 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front subframe front mounts corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,229 miles

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

Nearside nearside headlamp too far too left

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions only just passed

exhaust catalyst rattling

Fail 6 Feb 2017 86,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside nearside headlamp too far too left

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions only just passed

exhaust catalyst rattling

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,971 miles

front brake discs rusty on edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush outer front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,529 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 81,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,623 miles

n/s front subframe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 77,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

n/s front subframe corroded

rear brake bads getting low 4 mm

rear brake discs rusty on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,552 miles

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

exhaust flex joint getting rough

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,552 miles

exhaust flex joint getting rough

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,957 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all brake discs getting rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2011 56,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,204 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,277 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,242 miles

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)

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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VO04 AEN is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VO04 AEN, 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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VO04 AEN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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