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PX04 XVW

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,630 mi
Last recorded51,630 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 XVW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 51,630 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions not tested no exhaust gases at tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under floor coolant pipes heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,173 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under floor coolant pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 48,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under floor coolant pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,836 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 44,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,233 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 38,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,487 miles

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

slight play n/s/r traction arm inner ball joint

Fail 9 Jul 2011 36,487 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,194 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

front brake disc's worn slightly

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2010 31,194 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all 4 tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

front brake disc's worn slightly

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,340 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 15,340 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 14,524 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)

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 XVW is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XVW, 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 PX04 XVW registered?

PX04 XVW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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