CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX04 PXB

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,723 mi
Last recorded70,723 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 PXB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,723 miles

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

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,369 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 66,368 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front mount (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,428 miles

Slight damage to floor

Surface corrosion to underside including suspension, steering, braking components

Fail 30 Jun 2016 61,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 17% (16% minimum)

Rear brake discs discoloured

Slight damage to floor

Surface corrosion to underside including suspension, steering, braking components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,895 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to nearside sills.

deterioration of both front brake discs.(inner face).

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,126 miles

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2013 49,079 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,907 miles

Both front tyres abnormal wear on the inside.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,201 miles

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

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

water leaking

Fail 27 May 2011 33,201 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

water leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,227 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 26,227 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,347 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 22,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,826 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 18,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,028 miles

o/s head light damp.

wipers poor condition.

Fail 1 Feb 2007 13,028 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s head light damp.

wipers poor condition.

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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX04 PXB 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 60%.

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 EX04 PXB, 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

How do I check the history of EX04 PXB?

You can check the full history of EX04 PXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX04 PXB registered?

EX04 PXB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is EX04 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 PXB shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX04 PXB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX04 PXB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.