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WP04 MLZ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,166 mi
Last recorded67,166 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MLZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,166 miles

FRONT TO REAR COOLANT PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED ALSO HAS TEMP REPAIR TO PIPES

FRONT TO REAR STEEL CLUTCH PIPE CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING AND PERISHING / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING AND PERISHING / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / DOT CODE 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 67,165 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED / INNER FACES ESPECIALLY (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected NEARSIDE REAR SUBFRAME SUSPENSION CLAMP CORRODED HALF AWAY (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TO REAR COOLANT PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED ALSO HAS TEMP REPAIR TO PIPES

FRONT TO REAR STEEL CLUTCH PIPE CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING AND PERISHING / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING AND PERISHING / DOT CODE 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / DOT CODE 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,410 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,179 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,404 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 55,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,721 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,493 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 51,492 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,929 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,794 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,126 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,799 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,677 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 MLZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 WP04 MLZ, 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 WP04 MLZ registered?

WP04 MLZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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