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X19 POL

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,114 mi
Last recorded43,114 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX19 POL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 43,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,083 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,058 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 43,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 42,977 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 42,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,823 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,752 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,146 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,993 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,816 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,790 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,680 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,019 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 34,915 miles

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

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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X19 POL is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X19 POL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X19 POL?

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What year was X19 POL registered?

X19 POL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is X19 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X19 POL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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