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CX04 XTB

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,404 mi
Last recorded66,404 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 XTB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 66,404 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare wheel is loose in carrier but not likely to fall as secure under bonnet

Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,573 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 64,283 miles

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

Front & Rear Subframes Have Widespread Surface Corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 64,283 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front & Rear Subframes Have Widespread Surface Corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,347 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 58,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,248 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 58,248 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,165 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,817 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,852 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

water pipe front to back corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,851 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

water pipe front to back corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 55,077 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 55,077 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,466 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,465 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,493 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 32,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 22,067 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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CX04 XTB is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX04 XTB, 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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CX04 XTB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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