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KH04 XJL

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,379 mi
Last recorded58,379 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 57,260 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 57,250 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 57,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,059 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 57,059 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,536 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 56,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

initial signs of underbody surface corrosion showing

Pass 21 May 2015 54,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 54,612 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 54,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 53,491 miles

advanced wear to o/s track rod end

Pass 28 May 2012 52,092 miles

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

small nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 16 May 2011 50,437 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 50,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 47,190 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 47,190 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,315 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 33,328 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2008 33,327 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 25,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XJL 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 68%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

KH04 XJL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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