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PL04 UXP

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,134 mi
Last recorded99,134 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 UXP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,138 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 97,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 97,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,458 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 94,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords 185 55 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords 185 55 15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,086 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake discs are corroded

engine light is illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel smell detected. no leak found. recommend further investigation

the parking brake performance is low

the rear brake discs are corroded on the inside edges

Fail 7 Oct 2013 88,038 miles

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

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

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

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

bolt missing from front brace

Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,038 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)

bolt missing from front brace

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,685 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 84,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,513 miles

Oil leak

front disc corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front disc corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,961 miles

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

front disc;s corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,186 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,881 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 43,676 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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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PL04 UXP is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PL04 UXP, 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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PL04 UXP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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