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AX04 KXP

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,054 mi
Last recorded73,054 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2024 73,054 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in tail pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,728 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,839 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,781 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 52,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,812 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 44,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pips (7.1.2)

under the vehicle has corrosion all over

Pass 4 May 2016 35,914 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

this vehicle has excess rust all over

Fail 30 Apr 2016 35,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

this vehicle has excess rust all over

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,339 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 33,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 32,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,837 miles

Corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

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

NSF wiper smearing slightly.

Oil residue at engine.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 30,762 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

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

NSF chassis towing eye bent. Very close to NSF tyre when on full lock.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,048 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 29,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,899 miles

OSF tyre perished.

Rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 18 Jul 2009 24,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 20,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 17,531 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 KXP is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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