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KD04 YYV

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,547 mi
Last recorded80,547 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 YYV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Strong smell of fuel inside vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2025 80,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Strong smell of fuel inside vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 79,692 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both the n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,624 miles

Nearside Front wiper streaky

Rear Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,479 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 78,824 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 78,024 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 78,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 76,740 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded

inner and outer rear sills corroded

nearside and offside lower suspension arms corrded

Fail 4 May 2017 76,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front and rear sub frames corroded

inner and outer rear sills corroded

nearside and offside lower suspension arms corrded

Pass 10 May 2016 74,883 miles

Centre chips in swept area of windscreen

high level stop light not working

Fail 10 May 2016 74,883 miles

Centre chips in swept area of windscreen

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 May 2015 73,131 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 67,312 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 60,655 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,697 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 45,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,566 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,109 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2008 27,774 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 21,061 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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KD04 YYV is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KD04 YYV, 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 KD04 YYV registered?

KD04 YYV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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The MOT history for KD04 YYV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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