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EX04 EWJ

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,469 mi
Last recorded38,469 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 EWJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 38,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 36,852 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 36,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 35,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,953 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,934 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,449 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,886 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished and have age cracks on outer sidewall

front and rear discs corrded on inner side

hand brake lever loose

Fail 10 Sep 2014 33,332 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished and have age cracks on outer sidewall

front and rear discs corrded on inner side

hand brake lever loose

Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,283 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,017 miles

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

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)

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

nearside headlamp beam image has no kick-up

Fail 30 Aug 2011 30,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,367 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,922 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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EX04 EWJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EX04 EWJ, 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 EX04 EWJ registered?

EX04 EWJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is EX04 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 EWJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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