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VU04 XCP

2004 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,712 mi
Last recorded84,712 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XCP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,712 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,996 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both nearside and offside wheel hub upper ball joints slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 80,996 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both nearside and offside sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both nearside and offside wheel hub upper ball joints slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 78,053 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 59,087 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 70,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 62,781 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,855 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 56,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 18 May 2011 56,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 52,077 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 52,077 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,169 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,423 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 41,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,682 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 31,682 miles

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

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

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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VU04 XCP is a 2004 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VU04 XCP, 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 VU04 XCP registered?

VU04 XCP is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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