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KY04 UNN

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,718 mi
Last recorded62,718 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 UNN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 62,718 miles

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

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

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2024 62,103 miles

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

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

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,447 miles

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,665 miles

Under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake looks to have got hot

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

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,597 miles

Exhaust poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near T Pice (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,607 miles

Rear exhaust jiont poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,158 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,349 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,369 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,661 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 34,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,729 miles

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

o/s/f wiper rubber split

slight damaged to front number plate

very slight movement in n/s/r wheel bearing/hub

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,334 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 23,334 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2007 18,134 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 UNN is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UNN, 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 KY04 UNN registered?

KY04 UNN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is KY04 UNN safe to buy?

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