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GJ04 JUU

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 JUU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 72,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 72,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 72,927 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,859 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 72,858 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,848 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,834 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 70,546 miles

offside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 17 May 2012 67,041 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 67,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,840 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and slightly weaken.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake discs worn and slightly weaken.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,065 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,854 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,634 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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GJ04 JUU is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ04 JUU, 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 GJ04 JUU registered?

GJ04 JUU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is GJ04 JUU safe to buy?

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