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PE04 TSX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

628,416 mi
Last recorded628,416 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 TSX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 628,416 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 47,580 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 45,032 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle underside has slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 45,032 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Vehicle underside has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,027 miles

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

lower underside coolant pipes slightly leaking

Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

lower underside coolant pipes slightly leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,368 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,863 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 42,860 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,927 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 24,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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PE04 TSX is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PE04 TSX, 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 PE04 TSX registered?

PE04 TSX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is PE04 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE04 TSX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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