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MJ04 VBK

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,378 mi
Last recorded45,378 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VBK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 45,014 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 44,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 43,891 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 43,891 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 42,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,767 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,084 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,042 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,354 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,488 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 35,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,086 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 30,082 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 27,946 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 27,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VBK is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ04 VBK registered?

MJ04 VBK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is MJ04 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ04 VBK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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