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AX04 RFE

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,586 mi
Last recorded62,586 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 RFE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,586 miles

Offside Front droplink has slight play

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Jul 2021 60,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2021 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,218 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 59,196 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 55,419 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,519 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,301 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 51,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 47,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,653 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,842 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 45,842 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,747 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm tread remaining(legal limit 1.6mm)

offside rear tyre 2mm tread remaining(legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,221 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 39,197 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,246 miles

front and rear brakes imbalanced(20% and 25%)

front tyres heavily cracked

offside rear brake disc pitted/grooved

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,504 miles

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

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

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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AX04 RFE is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX04 RFE, 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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AX04 RFE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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