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WL04 NFE

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,066 mi
Last recorded88,066 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 NFE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 88,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 81,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 53,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 34,276 miles

Front number plate getting deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2018 34,276 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front number plate getting deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear handbrake performances have just met pass standard (recommend service or repair)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 34,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear handbrake performances have just met pass standard (recommend service or repair)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,615 miles

suspension getting corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 33,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

suspension getting corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 32,539 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some surface rust underneath

Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,539 miles

some surface rust underneath

Pass 24 Jul 2014 31,591 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (recommend attention)

rear number plate getting delaminated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,514 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

N/S/R Tyre has cut on inside sidewall not quite exposing cords

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,059 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,934 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 24,477 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,477 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

underbody brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,421 miles

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

nearside rear outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,403 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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WL04 NFE is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WL04 NFE, 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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WL04 NFE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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