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FX04 XVV

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,996 mi
Last recorded46,996 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XVV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,996 miles

general corrosion under body

inner sills corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2020 46,725 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,405 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2018 45,404 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2017 44,549 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 44,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front washer weak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,180 miles

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

rear indicators starting to show white light

Fail 13 Oct 2015 37,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear indicators starting to show white light

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

discs all round pitted/scored/worn

Pass 4 Oct 2014 32,594 miles

front tyres heavily perished

near side fornt suspension arm corroded

rear discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 32,594 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres heavily perished

near side fornt suspension arm corroded

rear discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,568 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 26,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,211 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 22,211 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,732 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 16,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,450 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,913 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,410 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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FX04 XVV is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX04 XVV, 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 FX04 XVV registered?

FX04 XVV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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