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FJ04 ZXC

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,725 mi
Last recorded46,725 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,725 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,354 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 46,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 46,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rec replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rec replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2023 45,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 4 Apr 2023 45,397 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs corroded

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 15 Dec 2021 43,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,299 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 42,273 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,784 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 40,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,440 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 36,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 22,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,254 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,660 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 19,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,219 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 19,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,604 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 18,604 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,841 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,918 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 12,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 ZXC 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXC, 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 FJ04 ZXC registered?

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

Is FJ04 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ04 ZXC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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