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VO04 ZXJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,888 mi
Last recorded70,888 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 ZXJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,593 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,305 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,203 miles

front tyres worn on on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,403 miles

front discs worn

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Feb 2013 52,403 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front discs worn

handbrake travel

Fail 14 Jul 2012 52,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

boot lock insecure

front reg plate damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,984 miles

emmisions high...

handbrake showes minimal affort..

n/s door!!!

steering rack has play/wear,...

wipers....

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise offside steering arm has slight play in rack end

Pass 2 May 2008 26,810 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 26,703 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

note when doing emissions test engine warning light came on

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,516 miles

play in offside inner track end

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 ZXJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO04 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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