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SB04 MGX

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,799 mi
Last recorded57,799 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 MGX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 57,799 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,775 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear brake discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2016 56,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear brake discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2015 54,288 miles

Both front and rear brake disc imner faces becoming deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 54,269 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,248 miles

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

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

near side front subframe mounting bracket rusty

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,667 miles

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

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

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,943 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,943 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,538 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 38,522 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,211 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 29,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,383 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 19,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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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SB04 MGX is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 SB04 MGX, 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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SB04 MGX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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