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SH04 CXY

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,116 mi
Last recorded37,116 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 CXY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 37,116 miles

Central Rear genral corrosion not effeting seriously

Pass 23 May 2023 36,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 36,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 35,905 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 35,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 35,009 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,494 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 32,491 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 30,755 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,308 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,499 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,249 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 19,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,097 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,649 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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SH04 CXY is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH04 CXY, 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 SH04 CXY registered?

SH04 CXY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is SH04 CXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 CXY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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