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CT04 JXS

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,029 mi
Last recorded117,029 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 JXS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 117,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 117,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,206 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL STICKING. RECOMMEND REPAIR.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS AND OSF HAS WATER INSIDE. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 205/45 16. TYRE FROM 2016. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. TYRE FROM 2016. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET 16% EFFICIENCY AND NO WHEEL LOCKS. RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,938 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 109,916 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side only 49kg effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,847 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,332 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,921 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 91,912 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,311 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 76,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,457 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,411 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,134 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 50,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 45,198 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 45,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,378 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 40,211 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play off side front steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,398 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 32,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,810 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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CT04 JXS is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CT04 JXS, 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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CT04 JXS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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