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X27 HOU

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,265 mi
Last recorded56,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 HOU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 56,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 56,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 55,326 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,686 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 49,708 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 49,691 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting and scoring on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,547 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% limit of 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,781 miles

20% imbalance front brakes

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

slight oil leak engine and box

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,820 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front side lights led slightly blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 46,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top joint worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front side lights led slightly blue in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,762 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 41,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,278 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 36,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 23,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,633 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS SURFACE RUSTED

O/S/F TYRE WEAR OUTER EDGE 195/45/16V

Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,315 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 10,122 miles

slice in o/s/r tyre but no cord showing

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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X27 HOU is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X27 HOU, 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 X27 HOU registered?

X27 HOU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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