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PJ04 LXV

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,860 mi
Last recorded55,860 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 LXV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 55,860 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,800 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,763 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 55,763 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,338 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 54,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,559 miles

clutch fluid pipe badly corroded

high level brake lamp inop.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,465 miles

Rear silencer strap broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 11 Apr 2016 50,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

Rear silencer strap broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,751 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 45,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,433 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 37,433 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,299 miles

Both sides front tyres, rubber perrishing in tread and around side walls.

Both sides rear brake discs corroded on inner edges.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,737 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking between tread

O/S/F Tyre cracking between tread

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 25,737 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre cracking between tread

O/S/F Tyre cracking between tread

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,361 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PJ04 LXV is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PJ04 LXV, 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 PJ04 LXV registered?

PJ04 LXV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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