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MJ04 AWZ

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,489 mi
Last recorded48,489 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 AWZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 48,489 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 48,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 47,341 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 45,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,104 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 43,416 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,417 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 41,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2019 39,830 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,066 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,854 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,622 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,305 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,908 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 30,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,167 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 25,167 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,742 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,382 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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MJ04 AWZ is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ04 AWZ, 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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MJ04 AWZ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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