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MG04 PJJ

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 PJJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 67,266 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Main front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 67,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 67,149 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 65,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 64,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin change front discs at time (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,971 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,368 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 58,368 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail n/s/r front mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,527 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside both offside tyres have tyre outer wall scrubbed from parking against curb front allow also badly scrubbed

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,754 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,712 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,070 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 47,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 47,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

n/s/f tyre minimum tread depth on 2.5mm

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,755 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,725 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,724 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MG04 PJJ 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 72.7%.

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 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 MG04 PJJ, 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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MG04 PJJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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