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KY04 HLN

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,736 mi
Last recorded66,736 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 HLN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,736 miles

Coolant pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 66,710 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill/Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,179 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,579 miles

exhaust corroding

under body and suspension parts corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2018 65,579 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

exhaust corroding

under body and suspension parts corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,049 miles

adjustment to washer aim

brake pipes corroding in places

exhaust corroding

handbrake efficiency only 18%

rusting on underbody and suspension

scratch on screen

Fail 14 Sep 2017 65,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

adjustment to washer aim

brake pipes corroding in places

exhaust corroding

o/s handbrake reading slightly low

rusting on underbody and suspension

scratch on screen

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,377 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroding

rusting on underbody and suspension

scratch on screen

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,492 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroding in places

exhaust support band missing

inner faces of front discs corroding

rusting on underbody and suspension

scratch on screen

Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes corroding in places

exhaust support band missing

inner faces of front discs corroding

rusting on underbody and suspension

scratch on screen

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,397 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,739 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Coolant leak

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

all tyres worn to wear bars

strap on silencer corroded still supported

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,053 miles

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn to wear bars

Fail 21 Aug 2012 60,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,809 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 58,808 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,054 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 41,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,741 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 28,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front windscreen heavily scratched/damaged.

OSR tyre tread depth 2-3mm, †NSR tyre tread depth 3-4mm,

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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KY04 HLN is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KY04 HLN, 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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KY04 HLN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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