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FY04 KYJ

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,773 mi
Last recorded65,773 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 KYJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 65,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 63,064 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,574 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 60,328 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 57,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,544 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,431 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,430 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,269 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,105 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 38,516 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,301 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,590 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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FY04 KYJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FY04 KYJ, 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 FY04 KYJ registered?

FY04 KYJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is FY04 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 KYJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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