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J11 TFF

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,575 mi
Last recorded51,575 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 TFF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 51,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Car is undersealed

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 51,212 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe rusty

Undersealed in places

Fail 28 Apr 2023 51,187 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due too binding brake (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle is undersealed in places

Pass 5 May 2022 50,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 49,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 47,604 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,328 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 45,284 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 44,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 43,801 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 43,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,972 miles

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

nearside tyre borderline 1.6mm

Fail 9 Apr 2013 41,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside tyre borderline 1.6mm

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,162 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Management light on

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,667 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 37,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Engine management light on

Front discs in poor condition

offside rear tyre has 2-3mm left on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,188 miles

Light wiper marks on windscreen/not affecting view

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 37,070 miles

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

Light wiper marks on windscreen/not affecting view

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,527 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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J11 TFF is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J11 TFF, 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 J11 TFF registered?

J11 TFF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is J11 TFF safe to buy?

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