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AV04 VHJ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,044 mi
Last recorded52,044 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VHJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,044 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 52,044 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 51,165 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,868 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 50,867 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking on outer edge. ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 48,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking on outer edge. ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,608 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 47,605 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,570 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 37,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,160 miles

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

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 5 Apr 2013 31,866 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,561 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,922 miles

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

all 4 tyres have cracks between treads

both front discs inner side rusty

o/s washer jet one hole blocked.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,738 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 23,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,033 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 VHJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VHJ, 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 AV04 VHJ registered?

AV04 VHJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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