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AX04KOU
2004 MG TF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration AX04KOU
- Manufacturer MG
- Model TF
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 09 Apr 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
10 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 87,469 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 87,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
3 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 81,013 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- some under body areas corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 81,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake lagging in operation all (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- some under body areas corroded
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,603 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Chassis and suspension components have corrosion and deterioration
22 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 76,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Chassis and suspension components have corrosion and deterioration
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,074 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,286 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion evident on under body and components
18 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 75,286 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion evident on under body and components
4 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,931 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both front tyres starting to crack and perish
- front and rear subframe starting to corroed
4 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- front and rear subframe starting to corroed
- both front tyres starting to crack and perish
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,800 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,605 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
16 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened corrded (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
18 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,607 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2017 13 Jun 202615 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
25 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,007 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion.
21 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,509 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015 13 Jun 202620 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,326 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,148 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
19 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,152 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012 13 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,215 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,182 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010 13 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
28 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,658 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
29 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,992 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AX04KOU was registered on 2004-05-21
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