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WF04 XBW

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,490 mi
Last recorded55,490 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 XBW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,490 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 55,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 54,706 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 54,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 53,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Sill holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 51,809 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Sill holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 49,692 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,250 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin

Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,250 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 39,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,679 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty and weak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 33,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty and weak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,983 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 26,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,112 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,426 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,865 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,801 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 12,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,530 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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WF04 XBW is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF04 XBW, 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 WF04 XBW registered?

WF04 XBW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is WF04 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF04 XBW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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