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GK04 XCM

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,552 mi
Last recorded71,552 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 XCM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,143 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,963 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,859 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 63,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing and perished on edges

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

front brake discs very lightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,658 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

auxiliary drive belt heavily perished

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

auxiliary drive belt perished

slight plsy in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,652 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres perishing

rear exhaust box strap broken but exhaust still secure and supported

rear screen ripped

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,410 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 31,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GK04 XCM is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GK04 XCM, 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 GK04 XCM registered?

GK04 XCM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GK04 XCM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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