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MJ04 HWD

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,574 mi
Last recorded75,574 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 75,574 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess co,lambda and hydro carbons poss damage to emission tester (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged fouling exhaust and melted (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing lining breaking up and stuck to disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusted surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 50% efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 75,376 miles

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm heavily undersealed - unable to fully check condition

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 73,336 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,135 miles

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,361 miles

Rear tyres perished

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,275 miles

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

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

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,175 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,138 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,084 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,212 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,733 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,135 miles

advise both front tyres perished!

advise front brake discs worn & corroded!

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,135 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise both front tyres perished!

advise front brake discs worn & corroded!

Pass 10 Apr 2010 54,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,487 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 HWD is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWD, 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 HWD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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