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VO04 WPU

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 WPU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 94,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,994 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured corroded holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,863 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame bush (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 88,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame bush (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,482 miles

slight play in rear wheel

under body corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in rear wheel

under body corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs badly corroded on inner faces

front tyre edges worn/wearing

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs badly corroded on inner faces

front tyre edges worn/wearing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,150 miles

front brakes corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,149 miles

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

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

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

front brakes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 58,241 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 58,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,535 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 53,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,170 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,680 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 May 2008 33,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres ON limit

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 WPU is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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