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BX04 XXS

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,200 mi
Last recorded60,200 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XXS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,200 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from downpipe weld (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 60,198 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from downpipe weld (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 60,191 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe front mounting point, outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear subframe front mounting corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,673 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,362 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 45,360 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

both front tyres slight cracking in tread pattern

Fail 29 Mar 2014 35,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,810 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,993 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing as slight noise

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,035 miles

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

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

noise in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,245 miles

front brake discs corroding

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 XXS is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

BX04 XXS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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