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BX04 XJA

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,695 mi
Last recorded37,695 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XJA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 37,695 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 37,695 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 37,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 37,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 36,941 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,893 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 36,893 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 36,692 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,298 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,117 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,196 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,104 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2013 21,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,668 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,702 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 12,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 4,590 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 XJA is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XJA, 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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What year was BX04 XJA registered?

BX04 XJA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 April 2004.

Is BX04 XJA safe to buy?

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