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MJ04 ZZD

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,032 mi
Last recorded80,032 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Underside is corroded in areas, suspension. floors etc.

Pass 27 May 2025 79,957 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside is corroded in areas, suspension. floors etc.

Pass 28 May 2024 79,663 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 78,897 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 78,589 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 78,589 miles

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

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,503 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 78,178 miles

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 76,711 miles

Central Rear Upper gear selector cable boot perished and cracked (vertical one )

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,659 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,526 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 69,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,904 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 67,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 26,194 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,359 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 20,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,992 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 ZZD 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 87%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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