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PJ04 NLE

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,476 mi
Last recorded68,476 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 NLE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 68,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 68,466 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 68,456 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 65,345 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 63,233 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 63,233 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 60,126 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 58,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,894 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 53,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,792 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,800 miles

Front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Fail 5 Jul 2016 45,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,301 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,349 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 41,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,458 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,520 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,870 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,613 miles

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,593 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 20,682 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 NLE is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NLE, 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 NLE registered?

PJ04 NLE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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