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WP04 MLX

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,409 mi
Last recorded43,409 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MLX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 43,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,383 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 42,383 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 39,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,672 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody/subframe/subframe mounting light corrosion

Nearside Front Wing mirror unit damaged unlikely to detach, held on by several wires

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has a deep cut nearly exposing cord/ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 36,672 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody/subframe/subframe mounting light corrosion

Nearside Front Wing mirror unit damaged unlikely to detach, held on by several wires

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has a deep cut nearly exposing cord/ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 31,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 28,582 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,537 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 22,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner wall but cords are exposed

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2013 11,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,437 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 7,437 miles

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 10 Jun 2011 4,830 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 4,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 4,134 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 3,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 3,374 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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WP04 MLX is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP04 MLX, 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 WP04 MLX registered?

WP04 MLX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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