CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ04 NYA

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 NYA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 99,046 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 99,029 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 96,017 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill advise repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange between cat and silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension inner rose joint has slight play.

Nearside Rear Slight coolant leak (Metal pipe)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 93,935 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange between cat and silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension inner rose joint has slight play.

Nearside Rear Slight coolant leak (Metal pipe)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

screenwash poor in operation

Fail 30 Sep 2022 89,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

screenwash poor in operation

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,757 miles

Exhaust backbox to centre section flange and hangers corroded.

O/S dip beam bulb dim.

Slight play in both front suspension shock absorber bottom rose joints.

Fail 4 Aug 2021 88,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust backbox to centre section flange and hangers corroded.

O/S dip beam bulb dim.

O/S/R brake calliper handbrake lever not fully returning.

Slight play in both front suspension shock absorber bottom rose joints.

Pass 27 Apr 2020 87,583 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 87,571 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill do not paint over untill inspected (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,746 miles

O/S/R tyre perished and wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 21 Jan 2019 82,724 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inside edge and perished

hand brake levers not fully returning

Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,635 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust blow front flexi section.

Metal clutch pipe corroded.

N/S/R handbrake lever not fully returning.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 77,635 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Broken bolt N/S/F. (2.4.G.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust blow front flexi section.

Metal clutch pipe corroded.

N/S/R handbrake lever not fully returning.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,428 miles

Exhaust blowing from flexi section

Nearside Rear handbrake lever not fully returning.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 72,428 miles

Exhaust blowing from flexi section

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake lever not fully returning.

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,544 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 68,543 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,359 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 61,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,125 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,195 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 49,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,260 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 48,260 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 40,399 miles

front number plate cracked

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

exhaust strap broken

Pass 1 May 2007 37,560 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
Full MG Tf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ04 NYA is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYA, 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

How do I check the history of PJ04 NYA?

You can check the full history of PJ04 NYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ04 NYA registered?

PJ04 NYA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is PJ04 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ04 NYA shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ04 NYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ04 NYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.