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RF04 ZKK

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,904 mi
Last recorded48,904 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 ZKK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 48,904 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2026 48,895 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 46,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 42,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 41,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age related cracking in tread replacement advised soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age related cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 35,601 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 33,722 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 33,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2017 31,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 29,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2015 27,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper deteorating

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 27,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper deteorating

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2014 24,134 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,134 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,290 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 19 Jan 2010 9,827 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 8,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 6,108 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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RF04 ZKK is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RF04 ZKK, 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 RF04 ZKK registered?

RF04 ZKK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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