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AX04 KSU

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

4,435 mi
Last recorded4,435 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 KSU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 4,435 miles

slight play o/s steering

Pass 13 Jul 2024 4,390 miles

slight play in o/s off steering

Pass 15 Jul 2023 4,263 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 4,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 1,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2021 79 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 21 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 90,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,235 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 58,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,355 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,500 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise exhaust slight blow at back box

Fail 17 Feb 2015 48,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise exhaust slight blow at back box

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,256 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,246 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,580 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,138 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre starting to crack on tread-cord not exposed

Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,429 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,060 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 KSU is a 2004 MG Tf in Black 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 AX04 KSU, 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 AX04 KSU registered?

AX04 KSU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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