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WV04 BBX

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,486 mi
Last recorded102,486 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BBX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 102,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,774 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 19 Oct 2016 90,537 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 90,537 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,805 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 83,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,211 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 78,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,377 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 71,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,598 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,030 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,906 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 44,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,487 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,288 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,785 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 20,785 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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WV04 BBX is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV04 BBX, 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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WV04 BBX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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