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AX04 RKU

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,138 mi
Last recorded58,138 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,138 miles

rear brake discs becoming pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 58,128 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake discs becoming pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,899 miles

front tyres deep cracking at base of treaded area

offside rear indicator bulb discoloured

rear brake discs becoming pitted

Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear box clamp /fronttyres perrishing in tread / rear indicators slight white / corrosion on front x rear subframes x suspension units / slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,714 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,960 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,955 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,242 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyre treads worn low, only just on minimum tread depth limit, borderline pass.

O/S/F brake disc inner face badly corroded.

Uneven braking on O/S/R & O/S/F brake discs, just acceptable.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,485 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 35,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,559 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 25,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 RKU is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RKU, 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 AX04 RKU registered?

AX04 RKU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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The MOT history for AX04 RKU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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