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NX04 XCE

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,160 mi
Last recorded53,160 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 XCE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,629 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,529 miles

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewalls and between tread blocks

Fail 28 Jul 2012 47,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewalls and between tread blocks

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,912 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 44,904 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,418 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2010 38,418 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,771 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,771 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,872 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 XCE is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XCE, 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 NX04 XCE registered?

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

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