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AX04 YKT

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,968 mi
Last recorded78,968 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 YKT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 73,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 70,745 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 13 Dec 2022 70,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,134 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 14 Dec 2020 64,127 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 21 Nov 2019 63,550 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,797 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 58,797 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,628 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 54,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,689 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,595 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,931 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 45,910 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,053 miles

ref test no 166729574241

Fail 6 Oct 2014 41,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tyre size: 215/40r16

nearside front lower wishbone corroded and weak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 37,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,566 miles

rear silencer rusted

Fail 2 Oct 2012 35,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer rusted

Fail 11 Oct 2011 34,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,835 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,209 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,864 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 30,864 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,529 miles

metal coolant pipes rusted

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear brake pads possibly getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,918 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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AX04 YKT is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YKT, 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 YKT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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