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FJ04 ZWZ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,531 mi
Last recorded58,531 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 ZWZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 58,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 51,493 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,314 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 46,313 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 44,633 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 44,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,466 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,583 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 42,568 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,090 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 41,078 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain 2500rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,000 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 33,993 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 22,151 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,400 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 18,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 10,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,235 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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FJ04 ZWZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FJ04 ZWZ, 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 FJ04 ZWZ registered?

FJ04 ZWZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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