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AK04 WKN

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,516 mi
Last recorded93,516 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 WKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 93,516 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower stabiliser rod in front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 93,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coolant leak 2x hoses front of engine ()

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2022 93,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer rose bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coolant leak signs of seepage 2x coolant hose joints front of engine securing clips deteriorating ()

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2021 93,497 miles

Coolant leak hose joints front of engine area ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/starting to split (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating silencer outer skin and flanges

Fail 22 Apr 2021 93,497 miles

Coolant leak hose joints front of engine area ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/starting to split (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating silencer outer skin and flanges

Pass 14 May 2020 93,454 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear joints and bushes slight play

Offside Rear bushes slight play

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust outer skin rusted

Fail 7 May 2020 93,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear joints and bushes slight play

Offside Rear bushes slight play

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust outer skin rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 89,750 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2019 89,641 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,447 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 80,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,507 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,129 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 56,129 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,516 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 45,516 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,376 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,008 miles

1. Front brake discs slightly pitted. 2. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 3. Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 11 May 2010 22,870 miles

1. front brake discs slightly pitted. 2. front tyres wearing low on inside edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,673 miles

rear tyres just below 3mm.

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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AK04 WKN is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK04 WKN, 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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AK04 WKN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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