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EX04 PZJ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,181 mi
Last recorded98,181 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 PZJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,181 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 93,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,643 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,301 miles

both front tyres has slight cracks

Pass 12 Jan 2021 86,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp has condensation in it and pattern is poor

Offside reverse light not working

centre stop light has bulbs not working

Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,908 miles

engine has signs of a coolant leak

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2018 80,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine has signs of a coolant leak

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,740 miles

engine has signs of coolant leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,658 miles

near side rear hub top ball joint is worn

screen is scratched

Fail 21 Jun 2016 72,462 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front subframe (2.4.G.1)

near side rear hub top ball joint is worn

screen is scratched

Pass 13 May 2015 68,800 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear caliper looks damp but not leaking, nearside rear caliper sliders are worn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,076 miles

nearside rear caliper looks damp but not leaking, nearside rear caliper sliders are worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,640 miles

both rear upper arm ball joints worn and close to failure, both front tyres getting low on tread and are perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,190 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 47,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,752 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 27,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 10,396 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,316 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 PZJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PZJ, 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 EX04 PZJ registered?

EX04 PZJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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