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KG04 GXB

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,621 mi
Last recorded75,621 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 GXB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 75,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 74,963 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 74,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,570 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,830 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,397 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,057 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,886 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,935 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 63,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,458 miles

brake, steering,suspension and sub frames are showing some rust and deterioration

exhaust flanges showing some deterioration

Fail 19 Oct 2016 61,458 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

brake, steering,suspension and sub frames are showing some rust and deterioration

exhaust flanges showing some deterioration

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,669 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 60,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,444 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 55,514 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 55,514 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,162 miles

offside front tyre tread worn low on inside edge

offside rear brake is tight

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and inner sidewall starting to split

slight lift in offside and nearside front upper ball joints

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,621 miles

front tyre treads are worn on the inner edges

lift in nearside front upper ball joint

noise fromt nearside front suspension / steering

offside parking brake effort is low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,336 miles

front tyre treads are worn on the inside edges

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall is starting to split

nearside rear tyre tread worn low on the edges

windscreen is marked

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,270 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 26,480 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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KG04 GXB is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KG04 GXB, 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 KG04 GXB registered?

KG04 GXB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KG04 GXB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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