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DE04 NXW

2004 MG Tf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

64,436 mi
Last recorded64,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NXW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,436 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,398 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,370 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,319 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 64,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,306 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 57,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,167 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

dip stick tube leaking oil

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,863 miles

dipstick tube leaking around gasket

oil filter leaking oil

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

suspect brake fluid needs renewing, very dark in colour

Fail 24 Mar 2016 43,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

dipstick tube leaking around gasket

oil filter leaking oil

suspect brake fluid needs renewing, very dark in colour

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,940 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,131 miles

general corrosion on suspension.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,846 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 32,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,138 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,171 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 27,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 24,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,703 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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DE04 NXW is a 2004 MG Tf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE04 NXW, 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 DE04 NXW registered?

DE04 NXW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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