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EA04 XXE

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,914 mi
Last recorded66,914 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 XXE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 66,914 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,861 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sbframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 66,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sbframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,976 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 61,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,532 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s/f (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 55,506 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s/f (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,439 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion noted on front and rear subframes

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

general surface corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

general surface corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,181 miles

Brake discs corroding

Corrosion on chassis,suspension and brake components

underbody coolant pipes corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2013 48,181 miles

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

Brake discs corroding

Corrosion on chassis,suspension and brake components

underbody coolant pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2012 47,741 miles

Both subframes heavily corroded

Offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 47,389 miles

Both wiper rubbers split

Centre Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake discs corroded

Interior rear view mirror loose

Fail 27 Feb 2010 46,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,549 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 43,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,728 miles

front brake disc,s poor condition

interior mirror loose

Pass 3 May 2007 20,586 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 XXE is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA04 XXE, 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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EA04 XXE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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