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NX04 UJF

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,812 mi
Last recorded100,812 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 UJF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 100,812 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 100,812 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S FRONT (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,963 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,890 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 93,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,288 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 86,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,657 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front wipers worn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 76,516 miles

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

exhaust flanges starting to deteriorate

exhaust silencer mounting bracket deteriorated, but system still secure at this time

front wipers starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,092 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Sep 2011 64,090 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,453 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,048 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 44,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2008 37,417 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 37,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,569 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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NX04 UJF is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NX04 UJF, 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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NX04 UJF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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