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SH04 KGY

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,003 mi
Last recorded66,003 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 KGY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 66,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front plate broken but still fully legible

Fail 10 Aug 2010 50,001 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front plate broken but still fully legible

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,853 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 38,850 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,354 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,528 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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SH04 KGY is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH04 KGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH04 KGY registered?

SH04 KGY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 24 April 2004.

Is SH04 KGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 KGY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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