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KE04 LMU

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,179 mi
Last recorded40,179 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 LMU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,179 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,077 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,992 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 39,992 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,762 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,519 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 39,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 30,925 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,027 miles

N/S/F Outerwall has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cord

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,314 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 12,310 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)

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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KE04 LMU is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KE04 LMU, 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 KE04 LMU registered?

KE04 LMU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is KE04 LMU safe to buy?

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