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MT04 EXJ

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,210 mi
Last recorded34,210 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 EXJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 34,210 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 34,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 33,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,719 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 33,530 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 32,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,669 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,775 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 28,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,581 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 25,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,130 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,667 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,833 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,160 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 18,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,343 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,771 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 10,468 miles

REAR TYRES LOW IN TREAD

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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MT04 EXJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MT04 EXJ, 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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What year was MT04 EXJ registered?

MT04 EXJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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