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EJ04 XXM

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,957 mi
Last recorded17,957 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 17,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 17,954 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 17,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 17,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,566 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 17,564 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 17,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 17,463 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 16,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 16,077 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 16,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 15,862 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 15,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,924 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 14,580 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 XXM is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

EJ04 XXM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is EJ04 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ04 XXM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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