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C1 JJT

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,128 mi
Last recorded71,128 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 JJT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 71,128 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 68,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 68,682 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,612 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 66,538 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,721 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 60,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,306 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,600 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,524 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,361 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 38,465 miles

N/S/R Just detect slight joint movement on TCA inner joint

Fail 31 May 2013 38,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

N/S/R Just detect slight joint movement on TCA inner joint

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 36,806 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 30 May 2012 36,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 31 May 2011 34,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,868 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,424 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,228 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,398 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 13,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,049 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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C1 JJT is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C1 JJT, 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 C1 JJT registered?

C1 JJT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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