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AV04 JFJ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 JFJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 99,568 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside mirror lose

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,307 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,113 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 93,113 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,310 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearsides front fog lamp loose and offside fog lamp missing

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 71,030 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearsides front fog lamp loose and offside fog lamp missing

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 51,119 miles

play in nearside front upper suspension arm inner pivot bearing

slight play in offside & nearside front shock absorber lower bearing/bush

Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,386 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,681 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,666 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,516 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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AV04 JFJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV04 JFJ, 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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AV04 JFJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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