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J111 BHF

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,504 mi
Last recorded70,504 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 BHF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 70,504 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 69,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,129 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 69,129 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 68,534 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,234 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,668 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 67,668 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 67,076 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 67,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,371 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,574 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 64,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,214 miles

Coolant leak Engine metal water rail ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,812 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play BBj (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 59,211 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,465 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,173 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,172 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,348 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,348 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,682 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,846 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,858 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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J111 BHF is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J111 BHF, 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 J111 BHF registered?

J111 BHF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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