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GL04 XRJ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,172 mi
Last recorded72,172 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 XRJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 72,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 72,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold or Gasket Leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Change ASAP (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,626 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 59,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,153 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 45,890 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,684 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 29,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 28,566 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,701 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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GL04 XRJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL04 XRJ, 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 GL04 XRJ registered?

GL04 XRJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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