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AX04 AKG

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,268 mi
Last recorded98,268 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 AKG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 98,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged suspect repair in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 94,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off --------/ wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding evidence brake has been very hot. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged suspect repair in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 92,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,714 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 72,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,846 miles

Nearside Door stiff to open from outside.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 66,846 miles

Nearside Door stiff to open from outside.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,526 miles

engine management light on

rear box rusting

slight side play in n/s/front wheel

Fail 14 Jan 2015 63,526 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

rear box rusting

slight side play in n/s/front wheel

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play near side front wheel

slight scratches front screen

Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,709 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 49,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,225 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 36,402 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 36,402 miles

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

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

Rear tyre size 205/50/15

Pass 7 May 2010 30,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 23,221 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 13,540 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,767 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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AX04 AKG is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AX04 AKG, 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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AX04 AKG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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