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XKZ 5148

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,589 mi
Last recorded75,589 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKZ 5148
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,216 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 23,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

gearbox noise

Fail 4 Sep 2017 61,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

gearbox noise

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,259 miles

gearbox noisey on idle

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,143 miles

Front both front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,297 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,522 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,808 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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XKZ 5148 is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKZ 5148, 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

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What year was XKZ 5148 registered?

XKZ 5148 is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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