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KV04 VHP

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,665 mi
Last recorded20,665 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 VHP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 20,665 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 20,354 miles

Slight corroding away of Rear box outer skin

Pass 19 Oct 2022 19,726 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 19,622 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 19,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessive cracking perishing,chords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,522 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on tread

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 18 Sep 2017 19,522 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on tread

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,513 miles

all four tyres cracking on tread

Fail 21 Jul 2016 19,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all four tyres cracking on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,488 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack.

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2010 19,435 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,216 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2007 9,300 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 9,300 miles

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

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

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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KV04 VHP is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV04 VHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV04 VHP registered?

KV04 VHP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is KV04 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV04 VHP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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