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RJ04 XKN

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,903 mi
Last recorded127,903 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 XKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 127,903 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underside and floor corroded

washers poor

Fail 29 Oct 2025 127,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake performance low

underside and floor corroded

washers poor

Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,909 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 124,909 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 121,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 119,745 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 119,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,343 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 116,343 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,751 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 107,772 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 95,019 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Reverse Lights disconnected and Not working

Pass 15 Apr 2017 81,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 51,659 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 49,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 47,606 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,250 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,604 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,423 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 40,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 28,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,193 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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RJ04 XKN is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RJ04 XKN, 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 RJ04 XKN registered?

RJ04 XKN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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