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EX04 PXK

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,256 mi
Last recorded93,256 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 PXK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,256 miles

Front suspension subframe corroded

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

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 93,256 miles

Front suspension subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,437 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 8 Mar 2018 78,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,532 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 68,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,553 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Feb 2015 59,414 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,247 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,182 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 42,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,922 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,922 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 26,640 miles

O/S N/S FRONT TYRES SHOWING CRACKS NOT PLY OR CORD

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,767 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,748 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,375 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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EX04 PXK is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PXK, 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 EX04 PXK registered?

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

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