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GK04 XBX

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,698 mi
Last recorded80,698 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 XBX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,698 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 80,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,689 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 69,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack inner tie rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 63,313 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack inner tie rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,214 miles

Exhaust rear mounting clamp corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,973 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,863 miles

Both front tyres perrished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,371 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,367 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 54,322 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)

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

slight coolant leak front to rear radiator pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,806 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 53,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,195 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 41,195 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GK04 XBX is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc 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 GK04 XBX, 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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GK04 XBX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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