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KS04 VMF

2004 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,491 mi
Last recorded82,491 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 VMF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 82,491 miles

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

Coolant leak underside of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

exhaust rusty

front and rear sub frames rusty

Fail 7 May 2019 82,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Coolant leak underside of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

exhaust rusty

front and rear sub frames rusty

Pass 14 May 2018 73,502 miles

Coolant leak from pipes underside of vehicle ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusty

front and rear sub frames heavily rusty

Fail 14 May 2018 73,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak from pipes underside of vehicle ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rusty

front and rear sub frames heavily rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,396 miles

both front shocker bushes slightly deteriorated

eml lamp on

exhaust rusty

front and rear subframe rusty

rear discs rusty

slight play in both rear upper ball joints

various suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

offside front wishbone very rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2015 63,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

surface corrosion on both subframes

Fail 5 Oct 2015 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.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 Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wishbones very rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,246 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 60,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,614 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 53,614 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,385 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,276 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)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 37,276 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,926 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 32,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,179 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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KS04 VMF is a 2004 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 45,588 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS04 VMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS04 VMF registered?

KS04 VMF is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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