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BX04 WRW

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,241 mi
Last recorded62,241 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 WRW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 62,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 61,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 60,491 miles

All suspension has general corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Outer sills weak

Rear Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 60,489 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

All suspension has general corrosion

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

Outer sills weak

Rear Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,060 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 56,272 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,994 miles

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

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

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

front discs very badly worn/corroded

rear discs worn /pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,834 miles

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

front discs wearing thin

off side rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,060 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,730 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,275 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

os oil seal on drive shaft leaking

Pass 31 May 2007 17,864 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BX04 WRW is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX04 WRW, 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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BX04 WRW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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