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KJ04 XYF

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,123 mi
Last recorded17,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 XYF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 17,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Very slight corrosion underbody

Pass 22 Jul 2023 16,497 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 16,488 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 16,204 miles

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

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

clutch flexy hose ferrule corroded

no hand brake lever tell tale illuminations when applied

under vehicle dry corrosion/scabby on front and rear subframes/body pans and sills

Fail 30 Jun 2022 16,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

clutch flexy hose ferrule corroded

no hand brake lever tell tale illuminations when applied

under vehicle dry corrosion/scabby on front and rear subframes/body pans and sills

Pass 20 Mar 2017 15,105 miles

wiper blade split

Fail 17 Mar 2017 15,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall/ also close to tread wear indicator (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall/ also close to tread wear indicator (4.1.D.1b)

wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,907 miles

both rear tyres on the inner sidewall are starting to split

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2014 11,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight splits in rear sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,325 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,019 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 3,881 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 XYF is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

KJ04 XYF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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