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CF04 CJX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 CJX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020
Pass 13 Apr 2019 78,325 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 77,634 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,795 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,588 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 64,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 64,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,798 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,284 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

offside front steering rack has little play.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 54,284 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

offside front steering rack has little play.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,588 miles

oil on engine and box

some body damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,323 miles

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

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

advise on nearside front wheel rim distorted

advise on offside front wheel rim distorted

nearside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm

nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

offside front tyre worn too 2mm and wearing on inner shoulder treads

offside rear tyre worn 2mm and cut on outer wall

Fail 23 Jun 2008 39,323 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

offside rear tyre worn 2mm and cut on outer wall

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

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

advise on nearside front wheel rim distorted

advise on offside front wheel rim distorted

nearside rear tyre worn too 1.6mm

nearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

offside front tyre worn too 2mm and wearing on inner shoulder treads

Pass 21 Jun 2007 299,302 miles

play at front wheels and knocking

play at rear wheels

tiny bubbels in front screen

Fail 20 Jun 2007 29,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

body damage

discs worn all round

play at front wheels and knocking

play at rear wheels

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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CF04 CJX is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc 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 CF04 CJX, 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 CF04 CJX registered?

CF04 CJX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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