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J55 JNL

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,466 mi
Last recorded95,466 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 JNL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 95,466 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and rear subframe -- in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal And rear mounting areas. Also under seal on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, of sill seams have some deformity (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 95,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits in inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits in inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and rear subframe -- in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner bushes/bolts have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal And rear mounting areas. Also under seal on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, of sill seams have some deformity (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 95,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bracket has corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Top hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear subframe front bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Both front reluctor rings have some corrosion (1.6 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill seams both sides at jacking area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting bracket has some corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Some gearbox / bell housing bolts missing

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 83,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 83,045 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,195 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 79,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,758 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,781 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 71,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Play in lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,412 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 62,130 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box and support deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2012 58,043 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 58,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet release stiff

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2011 53,006 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front inner brake disc wear close to limit

nearside rear brake disc overheated

offside and nearside rear tyre wear

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,710 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 48,710 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front to rear coolant pipe deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside steering rack play

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,968 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,210 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 32,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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J55 JNL is a 2004 MG Tf in Black 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 J55 JNL, 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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J55 JNL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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