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PF04 XCX

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,044 mi
Last recorded75,044 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 XCX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 75,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension

exhaust box corroded,flange corroded

slight smell of fuel in car

Pass 1 Jul 2024 74,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre stepped inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust back box corroded, flange joint to cat corroded/thin, flexi outer webbing split

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brakes tight/sticking slightly

reverse light(s) inop

slight play in rear suspension

small chip/crack in o/s front screen

smell of fuel/fumes in car

Fail 24 Jun 2024 74,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded/hole in middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre stepped inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust back box corroded, flange joint to cat corroded/thin, flexi outer webbing split

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brakes tight/sticking slightly

reverse light(s) inop

slight play in rear suspension

small chip/crack in o/s front screen

smell of fuel/fumes in car

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,594 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,525 miles

Both rear outer sills rusty at bottom

Exhaust back box outer skins corroded

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge tread stepped

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads one on each side spring clips coming off

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top arms inner bushes more nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 69,973 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 66,645 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,197 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 64,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 60,533 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,740 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,168 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 53,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,076 miles

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroded but not affecting performance

signs of corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,713 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,912 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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PF04 XCX is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PF04 XCX, 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 PF04 XCX registered?

PF04 XCX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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