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ML04 KEJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

38,379 mi
Last recorded38,379 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 KEJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 38,379 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 38,116 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 38,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 37,726 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 37,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor, in front of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 37,448 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 37,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES BUSHES HAVE EXCESS PLAY DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front ROAD WHEEL FOULING SHOCKER AT LOWER SPRING SEAT ON SHOCKER

Pass 16 Nov 2021 37,181 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 37,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn In front of lower shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn In front of lower shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 36,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 36,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Clutch pipe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 36,256 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 36,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,846 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 35,846 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe mounting bolt snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,559 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 35,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,417 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 34,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,710 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 33,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,892 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,022 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 31,022 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,607 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,819 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 24,790 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,694 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 20,694 miles

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

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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ML04 KEJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 ML04 KEJ, 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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ML04 KEJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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