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MT04 KGX

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,041 mi
Last recorded85,041 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 KGX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,041 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,254 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre wall starting to deteriorate

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,463 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 73,974 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 73,974 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 72,924 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak under engine bay

rear plastic screen slight crack

Fail 21 May 2014 72,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak under engine bay

rear plastic screen slight crack

Pass 13 May 2013 68,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner and outer tread

engine has poor performance i(misfire when road tested)

slight play at n/s/r hub??

Fail 7 May 2013 68,981 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner and outer tread

engine has poor performance i(misfire when road tested)

slight play at n/s/r hub??

Pass 28 May 2012 64,046 miles

Oil leak

both rear suspension arms have slight play

o/s/r tyre inner wall has slits in it but not to cord

Fail 22 May 2012 63,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension has slight play in upper tie bars

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall has slits in but not down tp cord

Fail 12 May 2012 63,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

auxillary belt split/badly worn

heavy oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 58,884 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre side wall cut but not to cords or ply

Fail 11 May 2010 53,990 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

nsr tyre side wall cut but not to cords or ply

Pass 4 May 2009 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 3 May 2009 47,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 10 May 2008 42,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,399 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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MT04 KGX is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT04 KGX, 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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MT04 KGX is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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