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KE04 XYZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,444 mi
Last recorded50,444 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 XYZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 50,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 47,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 47,600 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 47,574 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 45,776 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,051 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,853 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,505 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,872 miles

front nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly low on nearside of beam tester

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,250 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,009 miles

air bag light on

front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 14,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,911 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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KE04 XYZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

KE04 XYZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is KE04 XYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE04 XYZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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