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P3 JLS

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,083 mi
Last recorded61,083 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 JLS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,083 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,999 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 53,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 51,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,502 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,600 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,299 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,289 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 33,260 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,628 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P3 JLS is a 2004 MG Tf in Green 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 P3 JLS, 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 P3 JLS registered?

P3 JLS is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 6 April 2004.

Is P3 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 JLS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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