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GP04 XJT

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,152 mi
Last recorded42,152 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 XJT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 42,152 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 42,152 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 42,137 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 42,137 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,980 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Back exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 41,949 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,356 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 13 Sep 2019 41,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,678 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,923 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 39,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,886 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 38,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,172 miles

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

windscreen scratch

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,605 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 37,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,520 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 36,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

has slight scratches to screen

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,041 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,013 miles

windscreen marked by wipers

Fail 29 Sep 2009 34,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen marked by wipers

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,126 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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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GP04 XJT is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GP04 XJT, 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 GP04 XJT registered?

GP04 XJT is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is GP04 XJT safe to buy?

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