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KJ04 WLW

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,727 mi
Last recorded67,727 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 WLW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 15 Apr 2026 67,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 67,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,109 miles

car fully wax oiled protection under side of body

Pass 14 Jan 2023 65,069 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,898 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,465 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,821 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,635 miles

Coolant leak Staining on engine block ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,363 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Staining on engine block ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,502 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,932 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 10 May 2013 50,485 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing mirror slightly loose

o/s/f top arm has knocking noise?

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Feb 2012 47,400 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing mirror slightly loose

o/s/f top arm has knocking noise?

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,204 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 43,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,604 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 35,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 16,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,776 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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KJ04 WLW is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KJ04 WLW, 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 KJ04 WLW registered?

KJ04 WLW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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