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AJ04 UAK

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

22,011 mi
Last recorded22,011 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 UAK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 22,011 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 22,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 21,892 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 21,702 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,451 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 21,256 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 20,784 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 19,899 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 18,420 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 18,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 17,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 16,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 16,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,076 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 13,995 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,871 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 12,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,615 miles

nearside parking brake performance poor

Pass 12 Apr 2008 10,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,658 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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AJ04 UAK is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AJ04 UAK, 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 AJ04 UAK registered?

AJ04 UAK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is AJ04 UAK safe to buy?

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