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JBZ 9600

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

37,522 mi
Last recorded37,522 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBZ 9600
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 37,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2025 37,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,128 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,929 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 36,909 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s handbrake lower effort then o/s

Pass 20 Jul 2022 36,628 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sills corroded but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jul 2019 35,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,466 miles

Nearside Front brake hose joint to the brake calliper borderline corrosion.

Nearside Front brake pipe ferrule corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front brake hose joint to the brake calliper borderline corrosion.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,598 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,178 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 33,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 31,492 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 31,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,849 miles

both rear park brake clevis pin/fork siezed.

general corrosion on exhaust. General wear to suspension

Fail 4 Nov 2013 28,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear park brake clevis pin/fork siezed.

general corrosion on exhaust. General wear to suspension

Fail 12 Nov 2012 27,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,931 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,348 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 26,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 24,779 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 24,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,513 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 22,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,090 miles

wipers deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,444 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,077 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 17,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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JBZ 9600 is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 JBZ 9600, 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 JBZ 9600 registered?

JBZ 9600 is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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