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WG04 URY

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,164 mi
Last recorded108,164 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 URY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 108,164 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 108,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 108,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 107,508 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 107,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 107,216 miles

water pump leak?

Fail 31 Mar 2020 107,216 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

water pump leak?

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,548 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow from flexi joint

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 104,633 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 102,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,290 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,138 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,559 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing any ply

Fail 27 Jan 2012 55,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing any ply

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,010 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,348 miles

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

Rear pads slightly low

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,570 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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WG04 URY is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WG04 URY, 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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What year was WG04 URY registered?

WG04 URY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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