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RJ04 XJP

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,471 mi
Last recorded20,471 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 XJP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 20,471 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside mirror glass cracked

offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 18 Nov 2019 20,436 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inner sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (l))

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside mirror glass cracked

offside side repeater lens missing

rear brake discs corroded and worn

very low hand brake reading offside

Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,878 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 17,878 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,546 miles

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

both door mirrors cracked/damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2016 14,546 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

both door mirrors cracked/damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,567 miles

both rear tyre perished/cracked

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 30 Jul 2015 11,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre perished/cracked

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 7,679 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 7,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 5,379 miles

n/s mirror broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 5,357 miles

n/s mirror case cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2009 5,345 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 4,850 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2007 4,850 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 XJP is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ04 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

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

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