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AX04 KOV

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 KOV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,513 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 90,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,232 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,334 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,165 miles

Front windscreen has small bubbles in laminate

Rear rear silencer rusted not leaking

Fail 31 Jan 2017 85,165 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front end mounting of rear sub frame rusted insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front windscreen has small bubbles in laminate

Rear rear silencer rusted not leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,882 miles

Air bubbles in windscreen

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Front mounts (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 82,882 miles

Air bubbles in windscreen

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded Front mounts (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 81,149 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer rusted no leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2015 81,149 miles

rear silencer rusted no leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,612 miles

N/S/F headlamp badly condesated but beam image ok

Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers judder

N/S/F headlamp badly condesated but beam image ok

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,880 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,850 miles

external coolant leak from cyl head gasket

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s inner brake disc surface slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,009 miles

front tyres cutting off slightly on inside of tread(tracking out?)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 42,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front tyres cutting off slightly on inside of tread(tracking out?)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,360 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 KOV is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey 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 AX04 KOV, 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 KOV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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