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PJ04 MZW

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,419 mi
Last recorded32,419 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 32,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 32,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 32,151 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 31,999 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 31,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 31,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 31,325 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 31,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,069 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 30,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 30,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,081 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,208 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,897 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres are wider than the fronts but same size across the axles

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,837 miles

both rear tyres are wider than the front but are same size across the axles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,215 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 22,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

offside front tyre on limits on inner edge

rear tyres 215/40/16

tyre size front 195/45/16

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,558 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 MZW is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

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

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