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KF04 XHL

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,780 mi
Last recorded98,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF04 XHL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 84,014 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,614 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 82,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also excessive play (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,155 miles

underbody general corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 55,133 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 55,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,924 miles

n/s/f lower shocker bush has some movement

n/s/f track rod has some play (Advise attention)

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm

Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,920 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s/f lower shocker bush has some movement

n/s/f track rod has some play (Advise attention)

o/s/f brake rubbing

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,015 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,983 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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KF04 XHL is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KF04 XHL, 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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KF04 XHL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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