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AV04 VHK

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

48,636 mi
Last recorded48,636 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VHK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,636 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 48,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,285 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 46,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2012 45,636 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 45,636 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

offside front fog light lens cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,163 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,651 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 42,651 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,371 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 37,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 32,036 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 32,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,719 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 VHK is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AV04 VHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV04 VHK registered?

AV04 VHK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is AV04 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 VHK shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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