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LY04 KMZ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,859 mi
Last recorded55,859 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 KMZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 55,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 55,648 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 55,419 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 55,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear subframe showing surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,930 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,532 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,946 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 44,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 393,993 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 36,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,133 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,935 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 34,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,987 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 33,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 30,831 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 27,665 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 22,668 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 18,544 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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LY04 KMZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY04 KMZ, 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 LY04 KMZ registered?

LY04 KMZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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