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JE02 SAD

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,591 mi
Last recorded57,591 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE02 SAD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 57,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody ahs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,489 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,619 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 50,144 miles

All tyres starting to perish/split

Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,207 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 47,207 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 47,072 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 41,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,614 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 40,614 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 40,362 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,904 miles

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

o/s/f drop link catches disc on full right lock when fully jacked up,but not on lock to lock

slight play in o/s and n/s front top ball joints

washers poor but still hit screen

wipers split but still clear screen

Fail 18 Sep 2009 38,904 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f drop link catches disc on full right lock when fully jacked up,but not on lock to lock

slight play in o/s and n/s front top ball joints

washers poor but still hit screen

wipers split but still clear screen

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,647 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,670 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 25,469 miles

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

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

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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JE02 SAD is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JE02 SAD, 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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JE02 SAD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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