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KW04 ZGM

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

62,640 mi
Last recorded62,640 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 ZGM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 54,109 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 54,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,637 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall and perishing, 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow Cat to Rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 52,637 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall and perishing, 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow Cat to Rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,244 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 52,244 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2019 52,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R & N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pads approx. 70-75% worn

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside reverse lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/F & N/S/F lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/R & N/S/R lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S/F & N/S/F casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F & N/S/F poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to fuel pipe in engine bay (N/S)

transmission cooler pipes corroded gearbox end

Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,930 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox oil inter cooler pipes by engine corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 50,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excesiveley corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox oil inter cooler pipes by engine corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,593 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% stop lamp no working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,619 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP DISCONNECTED

EML STAYS ON

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT END

Offside Rear TYRE FLAT

Oil leak BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 46,619 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE FLAT

Oil leak BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK ()

EML STAYS ON

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT END

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,669 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)

OIL COOLER PIPES CORRODED

OIL FILLER BRACKET LOOSE ON ENGINE

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 42,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8MM (4.1.E.1)

OIL COOLER PIPES CORRODED

OIL FILLER BRACKET LOOSE ON ENGINE

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

ns rear tyre getting low

slight corrosion on inner face of rear brake discs

Fail 27 Nov 2014 40,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both front tyres perished

ns rear tyre getting low

oil filler bracket loose

os head light condensated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,663 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,816 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 31,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,445 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,726 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 24,699 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,213 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,028 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,836 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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KW04 ZGM is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KW04 ZGM, 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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KW04 ZGM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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