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RO04 XZL

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,380 mi
Last recorded49,380 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 XZL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear view window deteriorating

Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40 16 Budget (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear view window deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,912 miles

Nearside steering rack knuckle has slight play

Rear view window deteriorating

underside of car dirty

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,506 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 31,499 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,886 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,787 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 22,716 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,069 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,241 miles

horn started working after a few taps \ will need attention soon

rear reg plate perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,383 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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RO04 XZL is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RO04 XZL, 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 RO04 XZL registered?

RO04 XZL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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