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KY04 HLZ

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,177 mi
Last recorded67,177 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 HLZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 67,177 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 67,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 66,538 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 66,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 64,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 63,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 62,421 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 61,942 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 61,092 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,775 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 54,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,658 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,359 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 47,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,156 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,749 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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KY04 HLZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KY04 HLZ, 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 KY04 HLZ registered?

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

Is KY04 HLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY04 HLZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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