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MJ54 JMJ

2007 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

146,748 mi
Last recorded146,748 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 MG Tf32,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 JMJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 146,748 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 138,977 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 133,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 128,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake performance below average. Adjustment or repair required

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,517 miles

Nearside Rear close to limit 215/40/16

Fail 22 Oct 2021 52,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear close to limit 215/40/16

Pass 5 Jul 2021 122,417 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 49,574 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 49,382 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 117,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 44,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 111,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,901 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 104,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 104,486 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central heatshield insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 37,664 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 89,918 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 89,918 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 May 2016 37,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust back box strap broken

Pass 4 May 2016 72,692 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 72,692 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 36,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2015 58,587 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 58,587 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 44,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,873 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,003 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,589 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 32,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,540 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,388 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,814 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,089 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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MJ54 JMJ is a 2007 MG Tf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

Across all 2007 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,774 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 MJ54 JMJ, 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 19 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ54 JMJ is a 2007 MG Tf, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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