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MG04 TJG

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,243 mi
Last recorded20,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 TJG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 20,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 2 Jun 2025 20,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 24 May 2024 20,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 31 May 2023 19,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 3 May 2022 19,654 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underbody covered in waxoyl

Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,285 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 18,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 18,989 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 18,329 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front bottom arms and front subframe (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 18,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front bottom arms and front subframe (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 16,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 15,988 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 15,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all four tyres cracked slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2013 15,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

all four tyres cracked slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,456 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 11,754 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 8,052 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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MG04 TJG is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TJG, 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 MG04 TJG registered?

MG04 TJG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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