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EA04 RXB

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,040 mi
Last recorded55,040 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 RXB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 55,040 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,973 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 54,771 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 54,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,639 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 54,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,982 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,140 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,888 miles

slight side wall damage to o/s front tyre

slight damage to right lower corner of windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,723 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,015 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,629 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 34,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,344 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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EA04 RXB is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA04 RXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA04 RXB registered?

EA04 RXB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is EA04 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA04 RXB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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