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EJ04 ZHY

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,439 mi
Last recorded55,439 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 ZHY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 55,439 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,430 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 54,946 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 54,946 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,361 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,569 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 51,280 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,691 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 43,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,685 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 34,077 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 32,070 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 29,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 27,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,632 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 ZHY is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ04 ZHY registered?

EJ04 ZHY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is EJ04 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ04 ZHY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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