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GK04 XFN

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,260 mi
Last recorded58,260 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 XFN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,080 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 57,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,680 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 57,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 54,949 miles

suspension arms all round corroding

front & rear sub frames corroding

rear floor pan corroding

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 54,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all round (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

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

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

front & rear sub frames corroding

rear floor pan corroding

suspension arms all round corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,614 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 39,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,022 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 33,981 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 31,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,675 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 26,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 21,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,562 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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GK04 XFN is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XFN, 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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What year was GK04 XFN registered?

GK04 XFN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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