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XIL 5359

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,517 mi
Last recorded45,517 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 5359
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 45,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,365 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 43,465 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,258 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 41,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 38,094 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,377 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,303 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,088 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,560 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,343 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,374 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,153 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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XIL 5359 is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XIL 5359, 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 XIL 5359?

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What year was XIL 5359 registered?

XIL 5359 is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is XIL 5359 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 5359 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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