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BX04 WSW

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,579 mi
Last recorded69,579 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 WSW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,522 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,132 miles

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)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 58,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion at front of subframe - bolt housing

engine management light on at time of test

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

oil leak

slight movement in nearside front steering arm

slight movement in offside steering arm

Fail 25 Mar 2016 56,713 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perished and cracked

corrosion at front of subframe - bolt housing

engine management light on at time of test

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

oil leak

slight movement in nearside front steering arm

slight movement in offside steering arm

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,034 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)

o/s/f tyre has been ran flat

Pass 23 May 2011 53,008 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 53,008 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,080 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,656 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,767 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,001 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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BX04 WSW is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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