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WP04 MLE

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,929 mi
Last recorded27,929 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MLE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 27,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,898 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 27,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured linkage mount (lower arm) (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,797 miles

all brake disc corroded

under side corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,967 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,878 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 22,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,986 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 21,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,624 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,144 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 14,316 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,397 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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WP04 MLE is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP04 MLE, 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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WP04 MLE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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