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M6 XSN

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,597 mi
Last recorded83,597 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 XSN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,597 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Jan 2017 83,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

offside front wishbone and around front subframe slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,854 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 78,854 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,744 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 73,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,014 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,451 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,062 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,819 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 45,793 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,164 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 35,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M6 XSN is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M6 XSN, 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 M6 XSN registered?

M6 XSN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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