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MG02 JAL

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,967 mi
Last recorded75,967 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG02 JAL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 75,967 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 65,885 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,939 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,572 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,298 miles

CRACKS ON N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,636 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,104 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 30,104 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,460 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 28,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,352 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,646 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 19,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,959 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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MG02 JAL is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MG02 JAL, 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 MG02 JAL registered?

MG02 JAL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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