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EJ04 XWA

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,853 mi
Last recorded23,853 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 XWA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 23,853 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 23,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 23,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 23,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 22,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 22,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,342 miles

N/S/F +O/S/R Tyre aging cracks in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,977 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 21,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,949 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,177 miles

advise nearside front tyre cracking in treads.

advise offside rear tyre cracking in treads and deep cut in tread.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 21,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise nearside front tyre cracking in treads.

advise offside rear tyre cracking in treads and deep cut in tread.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 20,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,199 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,430 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,761 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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EJ04 XWA is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EJ04 XWA, 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 EJ04 XWA registered?

EJ04 XWA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is EJ04 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ04 XWA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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