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PX04 JXV

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,617 mi
Last recorded87,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 JXV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 87,617 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 85,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 84,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 82,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,602 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 75,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front and rear brake disc inner surface badly corroded

nearside front tyre outer edge worn to 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,845 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 70,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,736 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,906 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 59,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,867 miles

Front to rear metal coolant pipes under vehicle corroded

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

Rear brake disc`s worn and corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 54,865 miles

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

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

Front to rear metal coolant pipes under vehicle corroded

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

Rear brake disc`s worn and corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,380 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 47,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,753 miles

Advise: engine diag light on.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 39,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise: airbag light on.

Advise: engine diag light on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,308 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,757 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

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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PX04 JXV is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX04 JXV, 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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PX04 JXV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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