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NL04 WJC

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,548 mi
Last recorded57,548 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 WJC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 57,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 53,899 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 48,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,731 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s inner sills and under body surface corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2019 48,704 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s inner sills and under body surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,509 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

em light on

Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,176 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 46,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,858 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 40,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear tyre has small cuts on inside side wall

Fail 14 Apr 2014 39,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear tyre has small cuts on inside side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front sub frame deteriorated but not likely to fail

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear sub frame deteriorated but not likely to fail

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,672 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Fail 16 Apr 2010 32,672 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,916 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 30,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,681 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,556 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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NL04 WJC is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL04 WJC, 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

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What year was NL04 WJC registered?

NL04 WJC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is NL04 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL04 WJC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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