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PF04 XME

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 XME
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,324 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle been heavily undersealed.

Pass 24 Dec 2021 76,497 miles

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

Vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 9 Nov 2020 70,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Very thick layer of under seal under the vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,224 miles

Vehicle is fully under sealed

Fail 16 Oct 2017 60,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Service (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle is fully under sealed

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,531 miles

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

n/s/r park brake efficiency just met the requirements it might need adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,813 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 69,746 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 61,377 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,406 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,490 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 32,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,123 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 17,952 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 XME is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XME, 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 XME registered?

PF04 XME is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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