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RJ04 WXL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,815 mi
Last recorded36,815 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 WXL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 35,945 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,550 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,914 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,002 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 29,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,940 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,549 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)

Your service brake has just met Reqments 54%. Please get checked

Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,401 miles

Front Brake Discs slightly rusted inner surface

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2013 19,401 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Front Brake Discs slightly rusted inner surface

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake Discs slightly corroded inner surface

Fail 18 Sep 2012 18,198 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,198 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 16 Sep 2011 17,238 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 15,560 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 15,560 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 15,539 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,009 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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RJ04 WXL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ04 WXL, 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 RJ04 WXL registered?

RJ04 WXL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is RJ04 WXL safe to buy?

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