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CJ04 SXD

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,624 mi
Last recorded40,624 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 SXD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 40,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 39,784 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2024 39,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 37,650 miles

All tyres perished on edge of tread

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

central mirror missing

Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,901 miles

Front both lower arms rusty

Rear exhaust bracket rusty

Rear sub frame rusty

Rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,177 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front tyre(s) slightly deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,300 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension arm slight movment

under body surface rust

Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,147 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,522 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,025 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 24,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,308 miles

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

front disc worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 17,817 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,572 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 4,988 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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CJ04 SXD is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CJ04 SXD, 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 CJ04 SXD registered?

CJ04 SXD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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