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AX04 KWS

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,342 mi
Last recorded50,342 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,342 miles

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

all discs rusty lack of use

Fail 6 Apr 2017 50,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty with lack of use

Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,047 miles

exhaust flexi pipe blowing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,673 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly grooved

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 9 Mar 2013 46,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly grooved

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,333 miles

front to rear coolant pipes corroding

minor scratches to windscreen

rear exhaust corroding

slight damage to offside rear sill

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Mar 2012 43,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

front to rear coolant pipes corroding

minor scratches to windscreen

rear exhaust corroding

slight damage to offside rear sill

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,746 miles

exhaust system corroding

front to rear coolant pipes corroding

offside front top ball joint boot cover split

slight corrosion to front and rear sub frames

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 19 Mar 2011 41,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroding

front to rear coolant pipes corroding

offside front top ball joint boot cover split

slight corrosion to front and rear sub frames

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front shock absorbers corroding

front to rear coolant pipes corroding

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,123 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,300 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,373 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 23,373 miles

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

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 KWS is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KWS, 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 AX04 KWS registered?

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

Is AX04 KWS safe to buy?

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