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KC04 XXH

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,493 mi
Last recorded132,493 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 XXH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 132,493 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 132,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 126,584 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,525 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 117,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high adjusted as nec (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 117,307 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi corroded and leaking - catalytic converter starting to brake up

Front brakes grabbing but not excessively

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,054 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,117 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 103,005 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 103,004 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,787 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,881 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,420 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,347 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 55,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,711 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 44,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,195 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,129 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 24,129 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KC04 XXH is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KC04 XXH, 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 KC04 XXH registered?

KC04 XXH is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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