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PJ04 MZV

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,505 mi
Last recorded43,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 MZV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 43,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 43,292 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,199 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 43,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,552 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,490 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,994 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,988 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 39,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,708 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 37,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 29,628 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs surfaces corroded slightly

both under vehicle coolant pipes slightly corroded surfaces

off side rear brake binds slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,987 miles

both under vehicle main coolant rails surfaces slightly corroded

view through rear plastic window slightly discoloured / two door mirrors fitted]

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,186 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 24,226 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 24,226 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,231 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 16,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres getting low (at time of test 2 mm)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 12,037 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 12,037 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 8,235 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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PJ04 MZV is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

PJ04 MZV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for PJ04 MZV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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