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KH04 ACJ

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,144 mi
Last recorded42,144 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 ACJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 42,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,516 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 41,401 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 41,204 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 40,124 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 40,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,060 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 37,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 35,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,230 miles

near side rear wheel has minor damage

rusty underbody

Fail 17 Apr 2019 34,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

near side rear wheel has minor damage

rusty underbody

Pass 2 May 2018 32,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 25,850 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 25,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge replace ASAP

Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/r wheel bearing has play in it

o/s/f tyre gooing bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 11 May 2013 20,530 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 20,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,873 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 19,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,412 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 11,200 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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KH04 ACJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KH04 ACJ, 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 KH04 ACJ registered?

KH04 ACJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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